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... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
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Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 193 Before you contact Toshiba 193 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 193 Before you contact Toshiba 193 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
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... in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in...
... in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in...
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... go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using ...an external keyboard" on page 72) ...
... go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using ...an external keyboard" on page 72) ...
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... depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described...
... depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described...
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... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size...
... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size...
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... screen 2 Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive ...be lost . 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. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery.
... screen 2 Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive ...be lost . 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. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery.
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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. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. When ...process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. To delete the data and partitions from 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...
... 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. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. When ...process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. To delete the data and partitions from 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...
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... reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To recover only your information will be lost. If you created a D: drive, ...process. 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. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click...
... reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To recover only your information will be lost. If you created a D: drive, ...process. 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. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click...
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... using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 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 page 62, to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery ...using the utilities burned to DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory...
... using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 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 page 62, to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery ...using the utilities burned to DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory...
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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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing ...drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Using the ...
... 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing ...drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Using the ...
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... swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is ...split into two sides, one from your printer. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is for additional configuration steps. This mode is available only if the current setting is...
... swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is ...split into two sides, one from your printer. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is for additional configuration steps. This mode is available only if the current setting is...
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... to secure your computer to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Make sure there is to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional... computer lock cable. Doing so could damage the system. 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 the loop. To keep your computer 85 Keep liquids...
... to secure your computer to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Make sure there is to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional... computer lock cable. Doing so could damage the system. 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 the loop. To keep your computer 85 Keep liquids...
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..., some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows:...are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control ...
..., some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows:...are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control ...
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..."Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending... 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...
..."Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending... 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...
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... press F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on . Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the... control overlay keys. 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 , press Fn and...
... press F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on . Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the... control overlay keys. 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 , press Fn and...
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... work 95 Saving files 1 In your file to no more than eight characters. 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...
... work 95 Saving files 1 In your file to no more than eight characters. 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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... to press the manual eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc.
... to press the manual eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc.