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...transmit antenna) that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. This device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. 9 The term "IC" ... 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for CE-Marking is restricted to indoor use due to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. ...High power radars are allocated as primary users of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product to be operated indoors and away from windows...
...transmit antenna) that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. This device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. 9 The term "IC" ... 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for CE-Marking is restricted to indoor use due to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. ...High power radars are allocated as primary users of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product to be operated indoors and away from windows...
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... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Computer Disposal ...Information This product contains mercury. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd...
... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Computer Disposal ...Information This product contains mercury. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd...
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...86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data 88 Starting a program 89 Starting a ...program from the Start menu...........89 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...90 Starting a program using the Start Search field 91 Saving your work 91 Printing your work 93 ...100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
...86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data 88 Starting a program 89 Starting a ...program from the Start menu...........89 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...90 Starting a program using the Start Search field 91 Saving your work 91 Printing your work 93 ...100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............173 The Windows® operating system is not working ..176 Using Startup options to fix problems 176 Internet problems 177 The Windows® operating system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing...
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............173 The Windows® operating system is not working ..176 Using Startup options to fix problems 176 Internet problems 177 The Windows® operating system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing...
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... Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards...
... Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards...
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...to be charged before adding external or internal components to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use ...you must attach the AC adaptor. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can ...
...to be charged before adding external or internal components to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use ...you must attach the AC adaptor. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can ...
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...mode. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be lost. The memory module pops up normally. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do...cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 ...
...mode. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be lost. The memory module pops up normally. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do...cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. NOTE If your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 ...
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... least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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...see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you were trying to continue." This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started Hard Drive... Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk ...
...see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you were trying to continue." This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started Hard Drive... Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk ...
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To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows® desktop. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. You can also launch the...
To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows® desktop. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. You can also launch the...
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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 finger. Using the ... TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the screen. 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. ❖ To move the...
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 finger. Using the ... TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the screen. 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. ❖ To move the...
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... following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You must configure these buttons in the Mouse...
... following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You must configure these buttons in the Mouse...
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...Panel. The virtual buttons cannot be enabled or changed in . The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Click the Device Settings tab, and then Settings. The Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window appears. 4 In the left side of the window, select Tapping. 5 Select Dual Mode. 6 Select Switch to use the virtual... you can be used until the mode switch button is complete, the Dual Mode Pad automatically disables the virtual buttons. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Mouse. After that, you must first enable Dual Mode in the upper-right corner. The virtual buttons and Dual ...
...Panel. The virtual buttons cannot be enabled or changed in . The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Click the Device Settings tab, and then Settings. The Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window appears. 4 In the left side of the window, select Tapping. 5 Select Dual Mode. 6 Select Switch to use the virtual... you can be used until the mode switch button is complete, the Dual Mode Pad automatically disables the virtual buttons. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Mouse. After that, you must first enable Dual Mode in the upper-right corner. The virtual buttons and Dual ...
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.... 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. To configure a virtual button: ...1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of these buttons if you wish. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. To do this , refer to an available video port, as follows: ❖ ...
.... 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. To configure a virtual button: ...1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of these buttons if you wish. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. To do this , refer to an available video port, as follows: ❖ ...
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... external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most icon in Display and TV). See the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. Using an external keyboard If...
... external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most icon in Display and TV). See the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. Using an external keyboard If...
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... the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you must turn off .
... the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you must turn off .
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... your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. 74 Getting...
... your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. 74 Getting...
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... system, and then turns off your computer. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to turn off your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start..., Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Shut Down command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next...
... system, and then turns off your computer. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to turn off your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start..., Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Shut Down command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next...
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... computer is configured, you can configure. 5 Select the options you want the computer to shut down lists. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to Shut down if you can turn it off the...
... computer is configured, you can configure. 5 Select the options you want the computer to shut down lists. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to Shut down if you can turn it off the...
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... the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. The Power Options window appears. The Shut Down menu appears. The computer saves the state of the Start menu. You can start the computer up again, press the power...
... the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. The Power Options window appears. The Shut Down menu appears. The computer saves the state of the Start menu. You can start the computer up again, press the power...