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... display device 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
... display device 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
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... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 94 Using the overlay... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 94 Using the overlay... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer...
... help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer...
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... in the Windows® operating system 193 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Application Cards 204 Using the... (Display switch 211 Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 214 Zoom (Display resolution 215 Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Glossary 218 Index 232
... in the Windows® operating system 193 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Application Cards 204 Using the... (Display switch 211 Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 214 Zoom (Display resolution 215 Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Glossary 218 Index 232
Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista)
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... Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
... Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
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... Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard"...;" on page 44. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your software" on page 137) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external...
... Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard"...;" on page 44. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your software" on page 137) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external...
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... settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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... and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery...
... and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery...
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... Erasing the hard disk will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to create recovery DVD's and back up 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...HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the size of -box-state, and then click Next. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to delete all data will delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. Be sure...
... Erasing the hard disk will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to create recovery DVD's and back up 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...HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the size of -box-state, and then click Next. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to delete all data will delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. Be sure...
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... process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any information on the keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to restart...
... process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any information on the keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to restart...
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...for example, if you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on your keyboard to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover... specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will display on your keyboard to external media first. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a...
...for example, if you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on your keyboard to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover... specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will display on your keyboard to external media first. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a...
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..., then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖...
..., then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖...
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... before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use a full-size keyboard, you need to your television (or other video display device), you can attach one side per display device. In extended desktop mode...ports. Using a mouse You may come with your computer. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. Connecting a ...
... before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use a full-size keyboard, you need to your television (or other video display device), you can attach one side per display device. In extended desktop mode...ports. Using a mouse You may come with your computer. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. Connecting a ...
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... your computer to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure...
... your computer to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure...
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... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the... instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. 92 Learning the Basics 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...
... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the... instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. 92 Learning the Basics 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...
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... as the secondary mouse button 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 ... F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 206. Function keys The...
... as the secondary mouse button 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 ... F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 206. Function keys The...
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...the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay on . To disable the ...press F11 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 numeric...
...the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay on . To disable the ...press F11 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 numeric...
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... in the program with a .doc extension. HINT: You only need to handle your file correctly. If you will need to set up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to run with the additional printer(s). Printing your Windows®...
... in the program with a .doc extension. HINT: You only need to handle your file correctly. If you will need to set up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to run with the additional printer(s). Printing your Windows®...
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... and off. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 103 Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound.
... and off. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 103 Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound.
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...low for slower processing. Compatible ports are USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible ports"). Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting... General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to enable/disable the network port and wake-on LAN function ❖ Password-...
...low for slower processing. Compatible ports are USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible ports"). Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting... General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to enable/disable the network port and wake-on LAN function ❖ Password-...