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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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... that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up...
... that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up...
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move it into the socket ...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move it into the socket ...
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...or Windows key to return it to its original position. Using a mouse You may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to your computer. NOTE After logging on to your television (or other video display device), you must support a...to match the resolution of the external display device. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin TouchPad. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your system,...
...or Windows key to return it to its original position. Using a mouse You may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to your computer. NOTE After logging on to your television (or other video display device), you must support a...to match the resolution of the external display device. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin TouchPad. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your system,...
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For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock ... all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock ... all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
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...Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖... over an area of the time, this does not matter. However, some and a numeric keypad. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Ctrl key. cursor positioning keys; Your ...
...Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖... over an area of the time, this does not matter. However, some and a numeric keypad. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Ctrl key. cursor positioning keys; Your ...
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...programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 146, or "Hot Keys" on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on page 217. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are using. Learning the Basics... Using the keyboard 83 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on ...
...programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 146, or "Hot Keys" on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on page 217. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are using. Learning the Basics... Using the keyboard 83 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on ...
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... them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows 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...
... them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows 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...
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...the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode... light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To disable ...
...the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode... light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To disable ...
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... of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use more than eight characters. Any file name with a particular format. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: You only need to no more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. 90 Learning the Basics Printing your...
... of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use more than eight characters. Any file name with a particular format. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: You only need to no more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. 90 Learning the Basics Printing your...
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That is, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is located on AC power. Eject button-Press to the left of the keyboard and can be "locked in use. The drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, ...
That is, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is located on AC power. Eject button-Press to the left of the keyboard and can be "locked in use. The drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, ...
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... manual eject button located inside the computer and damage 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 off. Power button Internet button/ CD/DVD button Play/pause button Stop button...
... manual eject button located inside the computer and damage 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 off. Power button Internet button/ CD/DVD button Play/pause button Stop button...
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When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on / off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is ...
When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on / off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is ...
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... program. ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or files from within any key that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that is not associated with your... to open programs, documents, and folders from which to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. 146 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to quickly access your computer.
... program. ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or files from within any key that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that is not associated with your... to open programs, documents, and folders from which to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. 146 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to quickly access your computer.
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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 want to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. Fn-esse displays...-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold...
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 want to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. Fn-esse displays...-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold...
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...program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to specify this information. 3 Click OK. 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The program or document is now associated with the key you just ...selected. To open a program or document, start Fn-esse and either: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired...
...program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to specify this information. 3 Click OK. 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The program or document is now associated with the key you just ...selected. To open a program or document, start Fn-esse and either: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired...