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... display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for...
... display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for...
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... computer 93 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Windows special keys 99 Overlay keys 99 Using the overlay to... 112 Creating a CD 113 Removing a disc with the computer on...........114 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........114 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115
... computer 93 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Windows special keys 99 Overlay keys 99 Using the overlay to... 112 Creating a CD 113 Removing a disc with the computer on...........114 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........114 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115
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... supervisor password 165 Deleting a supervisor password 166 Toshiba Password Utility 167 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 168 HDD Protection Utility 170 Fn-esse 171 Starting Fn-esse 171 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 172 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 173... Viewing existing key assignments 174 Changing or removing existing key assignments 175 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 175 Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility............176 Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility 177 Booting ...
... supervisor password 165 Deleting a supervisor password 166 Toshiba Password Utility 167 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 168 HDD Protection Utility 170 Fn-esse 171 Starting Fn-esse 171 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 172 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 173... Viewing existing key assignments 174 Changing or removing existing key assignments 175 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 175 Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility............176 Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility 177 Booting ...
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... A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems 230 Modem...
... A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems 230 Modem...
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...habits 238 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password 251 With a... brightness 257 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 257 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 258 Zooming applications in/out 258 Keyboard hot keys 259 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 260 USA and Canada 260 United Kingdom 260 Australia 260 Europe 260
...habits 238 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password 251 With a... brightness 257 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 257 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 258 Zooming applications in/out 258 Keyboard hot keys 259 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 260 USA and Canada 260 United Kingdom 260 Australia 260 Europe 260
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... your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 47. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must attach the AC adaptor. To use it...
... your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 47. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must attach the AC adaptor. To use it...
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..."Setting up your software. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory ... memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
..."Setting up your software. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory ... memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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...(zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the hard disk drive and your work to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Recovering the... original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of ...
...(zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the hard disk drive and your work to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Recovering the... original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of ...
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... to restart the computer. Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to delete all data will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all data and partitions from your work to ... 3 Click Next to out-of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Getting Started Hard Drive...
... to restart the computer. Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to delete all data will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all data and partitions from your work to ... 3 Click Next to out-of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Getting Started Hard Drive...
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... the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. Be sure you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method...
... the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. Be sure you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method...
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... that all information on your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To recover only your information on them will not be affected and will remain intact. Be sure you have created ...A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your work to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ...
... that all information on your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To recover only your information on them will not be affected and will remain intact. Be sure you have created ...A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your work to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ...
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To resize and recover your keyboard to restart the computer. Then, click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. ❖ Press the Left/Right Arrow .... NOTE The size of Factory Default Software. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery...
To resize and recover your keyboard to restart the computer. Then, click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. ❖ Press the Left/Right Arrow .... NOTE The size of Factory Default Software. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery...
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... hard disk drive and your information will be lost. If you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery process. Recovering the...
... hard disk drive and your information will be lost. If you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery process. Recovering the...
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... recovery partition reformats all information on the HDD (for example, if you have saved your C: drive without the HDD Recovery Area This option recovers your keyboard to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your work to external media first. Click Next. Recovering the entire HDD without the recovery partition: 1 Select...
... recovery partition reformats all information on the HDD (for example, if you have saved your C: drive without the HDD Recovery Area This option recovers your keyboard to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your work to external media first. Click Next. Recovering the entire HDD without the recovery partition: 1 Select...
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...the screen. Once complete, a message displays that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ...any key on -screen prompts to restart the computer. Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your keyboard to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start, and then click ...
...the screen. Once complete, a message displays that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ...any key on -screen prompts to restart the computer. Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your keyboard to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start, and then click ...
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... box. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth square cutout 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 TouchPad...
... box. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth square cutout 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 TouchPad...
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...After logging on to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to adjust the video settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead... must set the resolution of the internal display panel to the upper-right side of the screen. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may...
...After logging on to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to adjust the video settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead... must set the resolution of the internal display panel to the upper-right side of the screen. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may...
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... light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back...
... light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back...
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...; The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over...
...; The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over...
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..., function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the... assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the full-sized keyboard. Most of the enhanced keyboard. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key.
..., function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the... assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the full-sized keyboard. Most of the enhanced keyboard. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key.