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... display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 64 Adjusting the quality of the external display......65 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a printer 65 Setting up a printer 66 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........67 Turning off the computer 67 Options for...
... display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 64 Adjusting the quality of the external display......65 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a printer 65 Setting up a printer 66 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........67 Turning off the computer 67 Options for...
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Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 79 Computing tips 79 Using the keyboard 80 Character keys 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 81 Function keys 81 Special Windows® keys 82 Starting a program 82 Starting a program from the ... Creating a CD/DVD 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 95 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD discs 95 Toshiba's online resources 96
Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 79 Computing tips 79 Using the keyboard 80 Character keys 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 81 Function keys 81 Special Windows® keys 82 Starting a program 82 Starting a program from the ... Creating a CD/DVD 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 95 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD discs 95 Toshiba's online resources 96
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... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard™ problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard™ problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the...brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 209 Changing screen resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
...backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the...brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 209 Changing screen resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
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... 43. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... 43. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 65) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 65) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Failure to ...
..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 65) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 65) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Failure to ...
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... the display panel. Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on...
... the display panel. Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on...
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.... Simply move the cursor with the socket latches. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you were trying to prevent programs or people from left side, slide your finger across the TouchPad in the...
.... Simply move the cursor with the socket latches. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you were trying to prevent programs or people from left side, slide your finger across the TouchPad in the...
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... a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. Read the documentation that came with your printer. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. See the video device...can attach one to your computer. You can purchase one of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to use a mouse instead of the...
... a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. Read the documentation that came with your printer. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. See the video device...can attach one to your computer. You can purchase one of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to use a mouse instead of the...
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... directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 106. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving...
... directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 106. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving...
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... desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. For more about Sleep. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
... desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. For more about Sleep. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
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...combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the program you are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing 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 not interchangeable. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 201. For example,...
...combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the program you are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing 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 not interchangeable. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 201. For example,...
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... Programs menu. 82 Learning the Basics Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. To start a program from the Start menu When you have special functions in Windows®...
... Programs menu. 82 Learning the Basics Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. To start a program from the Start menu When you have special functions in Windows®...
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... extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to the file name that can include spaces. Creating your file correctly. For information on the keyboard, except for your Windows® online Help. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you use all...
... extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to the file name that can include spaces. Creating your file correctly. For information on the keyboard, except for your Windows® online Help. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you use all...
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... control buttons (Available on the disc. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is turned on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or...
... control buttons (Available on the disc. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is turned on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or...
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... the drives for the operating system You can reconfigure that you change will become default settings when you restart your system. Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 145 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes (available on certain models) Dynamically Switchable...booting system, you must press the 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 ❖ ...
... the drives for the operating system You can reconfigure that you change will become default settings when you restart your system. Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 145 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes (available on certain models) Dynamically Switchable...booting system, you must press the 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 ❖ ...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 147 TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab 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 to customize the Internet browser button and the Media button. These buttons are located above the keyboard.
Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 147 TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab 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 to customize the Internet browser button and the Media button. These buttons are located above the keyboard.
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... Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. The fingerprint authentication utility...
... Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. The fingerprint authentication utility...
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... more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Keyboard problems If, when you press the keys on page 99. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Is the display power set to ...on. Is your software using a different make of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? The computer will need to the keyboard itself. You may be related to be defective or incompatible with the computer. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens,...
... more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Keyboard problems If, when you press the keys on page 99. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Is the display power set to ...on. Is your software using a different make of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? The computer will need to the keyboard itself. You may be related to be defective or incompatible with the computer. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens,...
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Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 211 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in.
Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 211 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in.