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... 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Scrolling with the TouchPad 56 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Using the Dual Mode Pad 56 Using Dual Mode 56 Using external display devices 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality ...of the external display......60 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting an optional external...
... 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Scrolling with the TouchPad 56 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Using the Dual Mode Pad 56 Using Dual Mode 56 Using external display devices 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality ...of the external display......60 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting an optional external...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 75 Computing tips 75 Using the keyboard 76 Character keys 77 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 77 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 78 Function keys 78 Special Windows® keys 78 Overlay keys 79 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 75 Computing tips 75 Using the keyboard 76 Character keys 77 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 77 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 78 Function keys 78 Special Windows® keys 78 Overlay keys 79 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92
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... help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems 176 Wireless...
... help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems 176 Wireless...
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32 Contents If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the...Hibernation mode 199 Display modes 200 Display brightness 201 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............202 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 203 Zooming applications in/out 204 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
32 Contents If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the...Hibernation mode 199 Display modes 200 Display brightness 201 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............202 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 203 Zooming applications in/out 204 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The Windows® operating ...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The Windows® operating ...
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..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 59) ❖ Connect a local printer (see... on page 40. See "Setting up your software. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. ...
..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 59) ❖ Connect a local printer (see... on page 40. See "Setting up your software. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. ...
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... on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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..., System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is sensitive to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is displayed under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and...
..., System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is sensitive to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is displayed under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and...
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...instead of the external display device. Using a mouse You may need to your television (or other video display device), you can use a full-size keyboard, you may want to match the resolution of the computer's built-in display and TV ❖ TV only (Sample Image) Display options window 3 ...display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to use one to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 60 Getting Started Using an ...
...instead of the external display device. Using a mouse You may need to your television (or other video display device), you can use a full-size keyboard, you may want to match the resolution of the computer's built-in display and TV ❖ TV only (Sample Image) Display options window 3 ...display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to use one to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 60 Getting Started Using an ...
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... moving your computer. The computer returns to clean the computer. 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 from Sleep mode To start it again by...
... moving your computer. The computer returns to clean the computer. 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 from Sleep mode To start it again by...
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... the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not...computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. This precaution is active. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or...
... the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not...computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. This precaution is active. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or...
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... and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt ... these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space...
... and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt ... these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space...
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... specific functions on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at... the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
... specific functions on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at... the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
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...numeric and cursor overlay. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor... control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on a desktop ...
...numeric and cursor overlay. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor... control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on a desktop ...
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... The Windows® operating system supports long file names that already has a file name, this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with a document that can contain up to no more than eight characters. You may use all...
... The Windows® operating system supports long file names that already has a file name, this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with a document that can contain up to no more than eight characters. You may use all...
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... computer is currently playing. You can break off . Never use indicator light is on. Pencil lead can also use them to the left of the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is glowing. Doing so could damage...
... computer is currently playing. You can break off . Never use indicator light is on. Pencil lead can also use them to the left of the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is glowing. Doing so could damage...
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.... See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (at the top-left side of the keyboard). When the on replacing the main battery. 98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either...
.... See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (at the top-left side of the keyboard). When the on replacing the main battery. 98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either...
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...not want to turn off the computer. Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Use this feature when ...effect on password functions. When you set before you leave your system with a single keystroke. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A ...
...not want to turn off the computer. Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Use this feature when ...effect on password functions. When you set before you leave your system with a single keystroke. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A ...
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... settings when you restart your battery. NOTE Since the system is set networking functions By changing any of your system. 140 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default ...system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN...
... settings when you restart your battery. NOTE Since the system is set networking functions By changing any of your system. 140 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default ...system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN...
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...from these three samples. The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. 144 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint ... Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 5 Click the button above the finger you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment. Toshiba is automatically logged on the reader. Click the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard. 3 Enter your finger on . Fingerprint ...
...from these three samples. The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. 144 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint ... Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 5 Click the button above the finger you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment. Toshiba is automatically logged on the reader. Click the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard. 3 Enter your finger on . Fingerprint ...