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... for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that is installed outdoors is intended to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to the licensed service, this device. ...to be operated indoors and away from windows to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with and/or damage this device is subject to 5.85 GHz bands. To prevent radio interference to reduce the potential for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss...
... for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that is installed outdoors is intended to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to the licensed service, this device. ...to be operated indoors and away from windows to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with and/or damage this device is subject to 5.85 GHz bands. To prevent radio interference to reduce the potential for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss...
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... is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other brand and product... Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of SD Card Association. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
... is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other brand and product... Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of SD Card Association. 24 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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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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...you turn on the computer for the first time, do not 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 be associated with your user account, and then click Next.... 4 Enter the computer name and choose 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 your computer. Setting up your software When you through steps to set up your software"...
...you turn on the computer for the first time, do not 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 be associated with your user account, and then click Next.... 4 Enter the computer name and choose 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 your computer. Setting up your software When you through steps to set up your software"...
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... Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not try to ...shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best...In either of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could hang up slightly. The memory module pops up the next time...
... Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not try to ...shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best...In either of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could hang up slightly. The memory module pops up the next time...
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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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...can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your permission. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you to recover your permission to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. If you may have ... information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your computer without your system. This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. otherwise, click Cancel.
...can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your permission. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you to recover your permission to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. If you may have ... information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your computer without your system. This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. otherwise, click Cancel.
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... Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. ...To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows® desktop. You can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to obtain the...
... Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. ...To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows® desktop. You can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select CD or DVD (to obtain the...
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Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, .... ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. 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-screen prompts to complete the installation...
Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, .... ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. 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-screen prompts to complete the installation...
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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. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 65...
... 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. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 65...
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... the Device Settings tab, and then Settings. The virtual buttons cannot be enabled or changed in . 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 Button Mode by tapping in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Enabling ...1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. After that, you can be used until the mode switch button is tapped again. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Mouse. NOTE To force the Dual Mode Pad to use the virtual buttons you must first enable Dual Mode in the upper-...
... the Device Settings tab, and then Settings. The virtual buttons cannot be enabled or changed in . 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 Button Mode by tapping in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Enabling ...1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. After that, you can be used until the mode switch button is tapped again. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Mouse. NOTE To force the Dual Mode Pad to use the virtual buttons you must first enable Dual Mode in the upper-...
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... are preconfigured for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to close the Mouse Properties window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the documentation for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. To do this , refer to your operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the...
... are preconfigured for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to close the Mouse Properties window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the documentation for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. To do this , refer to your operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the...
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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). Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one side per display device. The computer...
... 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). Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one side per display device. The computer...
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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 turn off your computer when you are using it for a while.
... 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 turn off your computer when you are using it for a while.
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.... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep...
.... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep...
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...) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Use the following steps to turn off your computer. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. The Shut Down menu appears. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel..., System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the computer. This command closes...
...) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Use the following steps to turn off your computer. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. The Shut Down menu appears. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel..., System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the computer. This command closes...
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Once the computer is running on the options set. 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 display the actions that you can be set separately ...
Once the computer is running on the options set. 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 display the actions that you can be set separately ...
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... Menu 2 Click Hibernate. Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Restarting your computer To start it again by opening the display panel. The Power Options window appears.
... Menu 2 Click Hibernate. Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Restarting your computer To start it again by opening the display panel. The Power Options window appears.