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Contents Introduction 23 This guide 23 Safety icons 24 Other icons used 25 Other documentation 25 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 32 Keyboard indicator lights 34 System indicator panel 35 CD/DVD control buttons 36 Underside 37 Chapter 2: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 13
Contents Introduction 23 This guide 23 Safety icons 24 Other icons used 25 Other documentation 25 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 32 Keyboard indicator lights 34 System indicator panel 35 CD/DVD control buttons 36 Underside 37 Chapter 2: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 13
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...-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 46 Installing additional memory (optional 47 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer...Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 57 Display limitations 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the ...
...-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 46 Installing additional memory (optional 47 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer...Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 57 Display limitations 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the ...
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... Character keys 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 78 Function keys 78 Windows® special keys 79 Overlay keys 79 Emulating a full-size keyboard 81 TOSHIBA Console button 81 Starting a program 82 Saving your work 82 Printing your work 83 Using diskettes 84 Inserting and removing diskettes 85 Caring for diskettes ...
... Character keys 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 78 Function keys 78 Windows® special keys 79 Overlay keys 79 Emulating a full-size keyboard 81 TOSHIBA Console button 81 Starting a program 82 Saving your work 82 Printing your work 83 Using diskettes 84 Inserting and removing diskettes 85 Caring for diskettes ...
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... Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 258 Volume Mute 258 Instant password security 259 Without a password 259 With a password 259 Power usage mode 260 Standby mode 261 Hibernation mode 262 Display modes 263 Display brightness 264 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 264 Keyboard hot keys 264 Appendix B: Power...
... Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 258 Volume Mute 258 Instant password security 259 Without a password 259 With a password 259 Power usage mode 260 Standby mode 261 Hibernation mode 262 Display modes 263 Display brightness 264 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 264 Keyboard hot keys 264 Appendix B: Power...
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... you to connect a parallel printer. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to your computer. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port allows you to connect USB peripherals to connect an external monitor. The video out allows you to...
... you to connect a parallel printer. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to your computer. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port allows you to connect USB peripherals to connect an external monitor. The video out allows you to...
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... open Internet button Power button Speaker Function keys TouchPad System indicator panel Infrared port Volume control dial Headphone out Microphone in jack Screen TOSHIBA Console button Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Keyboard Palm rest CD/DVD control buttons Secondary control button Primary control button This section describes features that are revealed when you hear...
... open Internet button Power button Speaker Function keys TouchPad System indicator panel Infrared port Volume control dial Headphone out Microphone in jack Screen TOSHIBA Console button Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Keyboard Palm rest CD/DVD control buttons Secondary control button Primary control button This section describes features that are revealed when you hear...
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...off. For more information, see "System indicator panel" on a mouse. For a description of these controls, see "Using the keyboard" on page 258. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of the system speakers. For a description of a finger. For more information, see "Using the TouchPad"...of these lights, see "Hot Keys" on page 77. The 3.5 mm headphone out lets you adjust the loudness of a fullsize keyboard. The volume control dial lets you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm microphone in maintaining...
...off. For more information, see "System indicator panel" on a mouse. For a description of these controls, see "Using the keyboard" on page 258. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of the system speakers. For a description of a finger. For more information, see "Using the TouchPad"...of these lights, see "Hot Keys" on page 77. The 3.5 mm headphone out lets you adjust the loudness of a fullsize keyboard. The volume control dial lets you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm microphone in maintaining...
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... direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on page 34. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on the top of the key. When this light is on page 263. The numeric mode light glows green when the numeric ...on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions. See "TOSHIBA Console" on . Keyboard indicator lights Cursor control mode light Numeric mode light Caps lock light The cursor control mode light glows green ...
... direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on page 34. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on the top of the key. When this light is on page 263. The numeric mode light glows green when the numeric ...on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions. See "TOSHIBA Console" on . Keyboard indicator lights Cursor control mode light Numeric mode light Caps lock light The cursor control mode light glows green ...
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... to work strain. If you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 41 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than...
... to work strain. If you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 41 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than...
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...-degree angles when you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your wrists. Use tinted windows or shades to provide extra back support. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician.
...-degree angles when you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your wrists. Use tinted windows or shades to provide extra back support. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician.
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... stored magnetically. Be careful when you do spill a liquid that has been used . If you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. You'll need a special program to let it dry out before you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from... Placing a magnet too close to be charged before you use it is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to check for viruses. Setting up your computer ❖ Some PC Cards can result in errors or instability in -use light ...
... stored magnetically. Be careful when you do spill a liquid that has been used . If you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. You'll need a special program to let it dry out before you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from... Placing a magnet too close to be charged before you use it is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to check for viruses. Setting up your computer ❖ Some PC Cards can result in errors or instability in -use light ...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 47 ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 59) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 54) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page ...
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 47 ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 59) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 54) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page ...
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...USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one of the computer's USB ports. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the computer's USB ports. NOTE: The Fn emulation key is USBcompatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette ...you can attach an external diskette drive to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you prefer to use diskettes with your computer provided that the keyboard is not supported when using a USB keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you turn on page 84. These drives hold 3.5-inch ...
...USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one of the computer's USB ports. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the computer's USB ports. NOTE: The Fn emulation key is USBcompatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette ...you can attach an external diskette drive to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you prefer to use diskettes with your computer provided that the keyboard is not supported when using a USB keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you turn on page 84. These drives hold 3.5-inch ...
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Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. On 2 Turn on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 63 Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Turning on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard.
Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. On 2 Turn on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 63 Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Turning on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard.
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... no password is required to complete the powering up process in front of the keyboard, is incorrect, you forget your power-on password and therefore can set up your computer. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. After typing your computer to After the third incorrect password submission,...the first time 65 Activating the power-on password When you first turn on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. If the password is sensitive to try again. For more information see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 192. 2 Click Security. 3 Click User password. 4 Follow the on your computer...
... no password is required to complete the powering up process in front of the keyboard, is incorrect, you forget your power-on password and therefore can set up your computer. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. After typing your computer to After the third incorrect password submission,...the first time 65 Activating the power-on password When you first turn on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. If the password is sensitive to try again. For more information see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 192. 2 Click Security. 3 Click User password. 4 Follow the on your computer...
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...) and all disk activity has ended (the drive-in a carrying case for long trips. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. You can purchase a carrying case from your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened... appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer or network administrator for suggestions for your computer Cleaning the computer To keep your...
...) and all disk activity has ended (the drive-in a carrying case for long trips. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. You can purchase a carrying case from your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened... appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer or network administrator for suggestions for your computer Cleaning the computer To keep your...
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...new icon positions may be lost. End 1 2 PgDn 3 + Ins 0 Del / Alt (Alternate) key Fn key Ctrl (Control) key Character keys Parts of the keyboard If you don't let it unless you want to use the Turn Off or Shut down command (unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use...Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on page 99). Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 77 ❖ Back up your computer perform at its turn off normally, details such as described in a safe place. Label the backup copies ...
...new icon positions may be lost. End 1 2 PgDn 3 + Ins 0 Del / Alt (Alternate) key Fn key Ctrl (Control) key Character keys Parts of the keyboard If you don't let it unless you want to use the Turn Off or Shut down command (unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use...Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on page 99). Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 77 ❖ Back up your computer perform at its turn off normally, details such as described in a safe place. Label the backup copies ...
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... and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you press them. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...
... and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you press them. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...
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... mouse) control button. Overlay keys & 7 Home 7 U ∗ 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End 1 2 M Ins 0 6 - L : PgDn 3 > ; + ? . Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Windows® special keys Application key Windows® logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key...
... mouse) control button. Overlay keys & 7 Home 7 U ∗ 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End 1 2 M Ins 0 6 - L : PgDn 3 > ; + ? . Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Windows® special keys Application key Windows® logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key...
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... control overlay, release Shift. To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light glows when the cursor control overlay is on, press and hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. To use the numeric... Fn and Shift while you use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on . To use the cursor control keys. The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glows when the numeric overlay is on : ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase ...
... control overlay, release Shift. To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light glows when the cursor control overlay is on, press and hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. To use the numeric... Fn and Shift while you use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on . To use the cursor control keys. The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glows when the numeric overlay is on : ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase ...