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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
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30 Contents Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric... media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
30 Contents Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric... media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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... help you 166 Resolving a hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems 176 PC Card problems 176 ExpressCard... good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
... help you 166 Resolving a hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems 176 PC Card problems 176 ExpressCard... good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
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... offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the Application Cards 197 Card Case 197 Hot key ... mode 202 Output (Display switch 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Zoom (Display resolution 207 Keyboard hot key functions 208 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 209 Glossary 210 Index 224
... offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the Application Cards 197 Card Case 197 Hot key ... mode 202 Output (Display switch 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Zoom (Display resolution 207 Keyboard hot key functions 208 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 209 Glossary 210 Index 224
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... computer. To use it. See "Connecting to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
... computer. To use it. See "Connecting to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
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... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and... special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...
... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and... special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...
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... push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. To...
... push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. To...
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...) intact, or changing the size of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer.
...) intact, or changing the size of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer.
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... be lost during the recovery process. 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 deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. The... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next.
... be lost during the recovery process. 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 deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. The... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next.
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Be sure you have saved 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 all ..., 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. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data and partitions from your work to external media...
Be sure you have saved 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 all ..., 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. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data and partitions from your work to external media...
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...created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your work to external media first. Be sure to save 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 .... Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your keyboard to restart the computer. If you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work ...
...created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your work to external media first. Be sure to save 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 .... Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your keyboard to restart the computer. If you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work ...
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66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive ... The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your optical drive and power on page 61, to restart...
66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive ... The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your optical drive and power on page 61, to restart...
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...its status in the lower portion of the page, drag your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on ... Installer (available on -screen prompts to the bottom of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on certain models) allows you...
...its status in the lower portion of the page, drag your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on ... Installer (available on -screen prompts to the bottom of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on certain models) allows you...
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... the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-... as the primary display and the other video display device), you can attach one to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your computer. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your...
... the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-... as the primary display and the other video display device), you can attach one to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your computer. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your...
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.... Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. 84 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings...
.... Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. 84 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings...
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...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. and a numeric keypad. 88 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... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. editing keys; Most of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press ...
...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. and a numeric keypad. 88 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... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. editing keys; Most of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press ...
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...function 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 ...the computer. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 198. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...
...function 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 ...the computer. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 198. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...
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...overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the numeric overlay on, press ...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 front of...
...overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the numeric overlay on, press ...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 front of...
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... require file names limited to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. 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 contain up to give the new file a different name. Some applications do . You...
... require file names limited to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. 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 contain up to give the new file a different name. Some applications do . You...
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... is off. Play/Pause buttons* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next track button* *Available on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to malfunction. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media control buttons The...
... is off. Play/Pause buttons* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next track button* *Available on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to malfunction. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on certain models (Sample Illustration) Media control buttons The...