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... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 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 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 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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Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 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 to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 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 to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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...). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge...
...). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge...
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ 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 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...register online, you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 43. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want ...
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ 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 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...register online, you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 43. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want ...
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... Using the computer for you to turn it 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 and begin using it.
... Using the computer for you to turn it 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 and begin using it.
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... 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 The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
... 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 The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
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...Default Software, and then click Next. 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 -box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any... key on the hard disk drive and your work to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart the computer.
...Default Software, and then click Next. 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 -box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any... key on the hard disk drive and your work to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart the computer.
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...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 restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to delete all ...data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all 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: ❖...
...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 restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to delete all ...data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all 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: ❖...
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.... Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows to external media first. Be sure you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ... of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover 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 changing the current partition size Recovering the C:...
.... Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows to external media first. Be sure you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ... of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover 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 changing the current partition size Recovering the C:...
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... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message... displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your keyboard to begin the restoration. The system will display on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to CDs or...
... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message... displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your keyboard to begin the restoration. The system will display on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to CDs or...
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... 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 complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area...Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor to the top of the page, drag your finger forward on...
... 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 complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area...Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor to the top of the page, drag your finger forward on...
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...printer to your computer. Refer to your printer documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. To make the connection, you need to your printer. the printer ...NOTE: To determine if your printer. If you can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically ...
...printer to your computer. Refer to your printer documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. To make the connection, you need to your printer. the printer ...NOTE: To determine if your printer. If you can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically ...
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... the display panel After you can choose. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on /off the computer, close...
... the display panel After you can choose. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on /off the computer, close...
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... keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Press Fn and...
... keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Press Fn and...
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..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
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...F10 again. 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 gray numbers and symbols on the front of...them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. ...
...F10 again. 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 gray numbers and symbols on the front of...them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. ...
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Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As ...
Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As ...
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... the computer and damage it pause if currently playing. The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. The drive will not open if the computer...
... the computer and damage it pause if currently playing. The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. The drive will not open if the computer...