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Question posted by hollisday31 on June 7th, 2012

Keyboard Malfunction

when i type a letter key a totally different letter is displayed

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Answer #1: Posted by addisk on June 7th, 2012 3:41 AM
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your keyboard is probably in a different language just go to control panel, clock language and region keyboard settings and change the language that fit your language 

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User Guide - Page 2

... ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT...OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Model: Satellite ® 5105 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage.
User Guide - Page 6

...of all the devices does not exceed 5. 3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of service in rural areas. ... to the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may not prevent degradation of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe...
User Guide - Page 13

... Service options 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display closed 28 Back 29 Right side 30 Left side 31 Front with the display open 33 Keyboard indicator panel 35 System indicator panel 36 CD/DVD control buttons 37 Underside 38 Chapter 2: Getting Started...
User Guide - Page 14

... a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display devices 53 Connecting an external monitor 53 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 53 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 54 Using an external keyboard 55 Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery...
User Guide - Page 15

15 Contents Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Windows® special keys 86 Overlay keys 87 Emulating a full-size keyboard 89 TOSHIBA Console button 89 Starting a program 90 Saving your work 90 Printing your work 91 Using diskettes 92 Inserting...
User Guide - Page 21

... with Device Manager .......... 243 Memory module problems 245 Power and the batteries 246 Keyboard problems 247 Display problems 248 Disk drive problems 250 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive ...Toshiba 266 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 Toshiba's worldwide offices 268 Appendix A: Hot Keys 271 Volume Mute 271 Instant password security 272 Without a password 272 With a password 272...
User Guide - Page 22

22 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad ....... 278 Keyboard hot keys 278 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 279 USA and Canada 279 United Kingdom 279 Australia 279 Europe 279 Appendix C: Video Modes 280 Your computer's video modes 281 Table1 Video modes (VGA 281 Table 2 Video modes (XGA 282 Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA 284 Glossary 287 Index 303
User Guide - Page 29

...® port, also known as the IEEE 1394 port, allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The 3.5 mm video/audio line out jack allows you to play DVD audio and video on page 106. For more information...
User Guide - Page 33

... when you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. The function keys, when used with your software, and music from DVD-ROMs and audio CDs. For features that are visible when the display panel is closed " on page 28. On The power button turns the...
User Guide - Page 34

... provides clear, sharp images. For more information, see "System indicator panel" on the system indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions. For more information, see "Display modes" on page 66. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to move the cursor with the computer turned on. The TOSHIBA Console button allows...
User Guide - Page 35

... on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on page 87. The caps lock light glows when the Caps lock function is on the top of a fullsize keyboard. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of the key. When this light is on...
User Guide - Page 42

...Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be able to type comfortably with your body relaxed and your forearms ... to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work ❖ If you are using your computer, maintain ...
User Guide - Page 43

...a physician. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that could shine directly in your eyes... angles when you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your...
User Guide - Page 44

...certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to malfunction. Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer...for long periods can become very warm. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for...
User Guide - Page 45

...your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard. Be careful when you . Getting Started Setting up your dealer to a diskette ... on diskettes is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep...
User Guide - Page 47

...)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 52) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 55) ❖ Connect an external monitor or a television set (see "Using external display devices" on page 53) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 52) ❖ Install...
User Guide - Page 58

On 3 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard. Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. 2 If you have ... the power button 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it is ready (on line). Never lift ...
User Guide - Page 60

After typing your system, press the power button. To restart your password, press the Enter key. NOTE: If you turn on password and ...and you type your keyboard. If the password is correct, the power-on your keyboard. You can try again. When the feature is a small, touch-sensitive display located in front and below your password, the characters will display "password...
User Guide - Page 69

... the note, the number "+1" changes to type using the keyboard. 3 Start writing or typing. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 69 To create a blank note: 1 Tap the "greater than" key (>) on your computer's main screen. The Sticky Note Properties window appears on the cPad display to write with your previous highest-numbered...
User Guide - Page 86

...uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ...key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different...

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