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...Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73... Turning off the computer 73 Options for turning off the computer 74 Using the ...
...Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73... Turning off the computer 73 Options for turning off the computer 74 Using the ...
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... computer 83 Moving the computer 83 Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay...
... computer 83 Moving the computer 83 Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay...
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...conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems 190 Printer ...Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards ...
...conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems 190 Printer ...Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards ...
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34 Contents Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display brightness 218 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............219 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 220 Changing screen resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 222 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 238
34 Contents Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display brightness 218 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............219 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 220 Changing screen resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 222 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 238
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... computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose...
... computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose...
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... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 73) ❖ Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on certain models) If you decide not to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you must be completed during...
... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 73) ❖ Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on certain models) If you decide not to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you must be completed during...
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.... Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of the screen...
.... Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of the screen...
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... partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of ... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next...
Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of ... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next...
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This may take several hours, depending on the size of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all ...-This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved...
This may take several hours, depending on the size of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all ...-This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved...
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... to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without...setting reformats all information on them will not be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in...
... to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without...setting reformats all information on them will not be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in...
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...displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to its default factory state, you need to recover your computer to ... Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the... Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the...
...displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to its default factory state, you need to recover your computer to ... Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the... Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the...
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...right. ❖ To move the cursor with your finger from right to left side, slide your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the ...on the TouchPad in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on -screen prompts to move it to the left...
...right. ❖ To move the cursor with your finger from right to left side, slide your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the ...on the TouchPad in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on -screen prompts to move it to the left...
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... device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you need to match the resolution of the external display device. You can purchase one to your computer through the USB ports. If... you may need a suitable USB cable which may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Read the documentation that came with...
... device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you need to match the resolution of the external display device. You can purchase one to your computer through the USB ports. If... you may need a suitable USB cable which may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Read the documentation that came with...
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... to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.... To keep your battery" on page 117. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Cleaning the computer...
... to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.... To keep your battery" on page 117. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Cleaning the computer...
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...the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the Enter key. Learning the Basics 87 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 a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys...
...the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the Enter key. Learning the Basics 87 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 a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys...
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... "Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending... on page 212. Special Windows® keys Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are ...
... "Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending... on page 212. Special Windows® keys Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are ...
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...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 . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . Using the overlay for cursor control ...overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are...
...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 . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . Using the overlay for cursor control ...overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are...
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... can include spaces. If you need to give the new file a different name. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. You may use all you created a new document, your Windows®-based application, click File...
... can include spaces. If you need to give the new file a different name. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. You may use all you created a new document, your Windows®-based application, click File...
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... starts playing the disc or makes it . Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons (available on certain models) located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered off . Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. When the disc tray is open...
... starts playing the disc or makes it . Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons (available on certain models) located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered off . Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. When the disc tray is open...