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... display devices 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a local printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Caring for...
... display devices 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a local printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Caring for...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 80 Computing tips 80 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 82 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 82 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 83 Function keys 83 Windows special keys 84 Overlay keys 84 Using the overlay to type numeric data 85 ... 99 Creating a CD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103...
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 80 Computing tips 80 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 82 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 82 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 83 Function keys 83 Windows special keys 84 Overlay keys 84 Using the overlay to type numeric data 85 ... 99 Creating a CD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103...
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... the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 142 Inserting memory media 142 Removing memory media 143 Using the i.LINK port 143 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 145 Fn-esse 146 Starting Fn-esse 146 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 148 Viewing existing key assignments 149 Changing or removing existing key assignments 149...
... the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 142 Inserting memory media 142 Removing memory media 143 Using the i.LINK port 143 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 145 Fn-esse 146 Starting Fn-esse 146 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 148 Viewing existing key assignments 149 Changing or removing existing key assignments 149...
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32 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192 Sound system problems 193 ...computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password 218 With a ...
32 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192 Sound system problems 193 ...computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password 218 With a ...
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33 Contents Disabling or enabling wireless devices 224 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 224 Keyboard hot keys 225 Zooming applications in/out 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 227 Getting Started 228 Starting ConfigFree 228 ConfigFree Utilities 230 Connectivity Doctor 230 Search for Wireless Devices 233 Profile Settings 238 ConfigFree SUMMIT 242 Quick Connect 246 Using the Automatic Switch 249 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 249 Glossary 251 Index 266
33 Contents Disabling or enabling wireless devices 224 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 224 Keyboard hot keys 225 Zooming applications in/out 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 227 Getting Started 228 Starting ConfigFree 228 ConfigFree Utilities 230 Connectivity Doctor 230 Search for Wireless Devices 233 Profile Settings 238 ConfigFree SUMMIT 242 Quick Connect 246 Using the Automatic Switch 249 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 249 Glossary 251 Index 266
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..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the...
..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the...
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... your cursor across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ If the...
... your cursor across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ If the...
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NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may need to adjust the video settings. 74 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 ... this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the computer's builtin TouchPad. Using a mouse You may want to match the resolution of the external display device....
NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may need to adjust the video settings. 74 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 ... this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the computer's builtin TouchPad. Using a mouse You may want to match the resolution of the external display device....
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For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ... stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). To keep your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your desk. Sample computer lock cable Never use harsh or caustic chemical products...
For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ... stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). To keep your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your desk. Sample computer lock cable Never use harsh or caustic chemical products...
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... instead of just passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Most of a full-size keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the... has fewer keys. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Ctrl key. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the time,...
... instead of just passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Most of a full-size keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the... has fewer keys. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Ctrl key. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the time,...
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... simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Function... keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the right side of the keyboard. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when ...
... simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Function... keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the right side of the keyboard. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when ...
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... special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ... you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay
... special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ... you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay
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.... The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay... is on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . ...
.... The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay... is on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . ...
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... set up for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: You only need to 255 characters and can include spaces.
... set up for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: You only need to 255 characters and can include spaces.
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... only play DVDs from another region, the drive will automatically change to region 1 is counted as two changes. That is in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in -use . Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 93 TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi...
... only play DVDs from another region, the drive will automatically change to region 1 is counted as two changes. That is in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in -use . Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 93 TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi...
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... object to touch the lens or the area around it . CD/DVD control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is open, be careful not to press the manual eject button located inside the...
... object to touch the lens or the area around it . CD/DVD control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is open, be careful not to press the manual eject button located inside the...
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See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge ...
See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge ...
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...174; Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from which to choose. For more information on page 217. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. With Fn-...esse® Click Start, point to quickly access your computer. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. You can assign an Fn key combination to the operating system documentation that perform preassigned operations. Sample ...
...174; Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from which to choose. For more information on page 217. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. With Fn-...esse® Click Start, point to quickly access your computer. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. You can assign an Fn key combination to the operating system documentation that perform preassigned operations. Sample ...
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There are light gray. 147 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard to which you wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold the primary button as follows: ❖ Available keys are dark gray... with white letters. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. Using drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or...
There are light gray. 147 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard to which you wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold the primary button as follows: ❖ Available keys are dark gray... with white letters. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. Using drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or...
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... type dialog box Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct... To open a program or document, start Fn-esse and either: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key in...program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to specify this information. 3 ...
... type dialog box Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct... To open a program or document, start Fn-esse and either: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key in...program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to specify this information. 3 ...