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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to your software setup choices. The first time you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting...
... and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to your software setup choices. The first time you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting...
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...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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on certain models) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial start up process of your software....
...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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on certain models) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial start up process of your software....
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
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...-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 computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of... turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
...-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 computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of... turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers 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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... Software screen 2 Select Recover to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your... your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
... Software screen 2 Select Recover to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your... your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
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...) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from 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 that all data and partitions..., depending on the size 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.
...) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from 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 that all data and partitions..., depending on the size 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.
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... 1 GB increments. If you have saved your information on the recovered drive will remain intact. 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 to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default ...
... 1 GB increments. If you have saved your information on the recovered drive will remain intact. 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 to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default ...
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... or DVD into your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered...
... or DVD into your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered...
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..., push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a...3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, ...
..., push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a...3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, ...
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...a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your printer, you can purchase one of the simultaneous modes, you to install the printer software before physically connecting... to use a USB-compatible mouse. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. You can use a ...
...a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your printer, you can purchase one of the simultaneous modes, you to install the printer software before physically connecting... to use a USB-compatible mouse. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. You can use a ...
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... products to a heavy object such as your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Do not pick up the computer by... your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable For more information on page 117.
... products to a heavy object such as your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Do not pick up the computer by... your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable For more information on page 117.
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...pad of the time, this does not matter. cursor positioning keys; 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.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the Enter key. Learning the Basics...
...pad of the time, this does not matter. cursor positioning keys; 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.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the Enter key. Learning the Basics...
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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 the program ...-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 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 the...
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 the program ...-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 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 the...
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...Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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 gray arrows and symbols on their...
...Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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 gray arrows and symbols on their...
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... applications do . If you want your file to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces.
... applications do . If you want your file to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces.
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.... Never use indicator light is powered off. 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 on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you need to...
.... Never use indicator light is powered off. 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 on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you need to...