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... display devices 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 58 Adjusting the quality of the external display......59 Using an external keyboard 59 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 60 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........61 Turning off the computer 62 Options for...
... display devices 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 58 Adjusting the quality of the external display......59 Using an external keyboard 59 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 60 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........61 Turning off the computer 62 Options for...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 79 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric ... a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 79 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric ... a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95
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... Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 Printer problems...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards ...
... Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 Printer problems...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards ...
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Contents 33 Hibernation mode 213 Display modes 214 Display brightness 215 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 217 Changing screen resolution 218 Keyboard hot key functions 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Glossary 221 Index 235
Contents 33 Hibernation mode 213 Display modes 214 Display brightness 215 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 217 Changing screen resolution 218 Keyboard hot key functions 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Glossary 221 Index 235
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... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on page 43. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Getting Started...
... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on page 43. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Getting Started...
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...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 59) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 58) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 41. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to your product. If you decide not to ...
...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 59) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 58) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 41. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to your product. If you decide not to ...
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... by the display panel. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
... by the display panel. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
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...packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Toshiba will load automatically. If you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light on the system indicator ... not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. When you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for information. Both slots are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by...
...packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Toshiba will load automatically. If you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light on the system indicator ... not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. When you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for information. Both slots are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by...
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... partition to the factory-set 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...
... partition to the factory-set 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...
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... key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, then click Next. 52 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard... your work to begin the recovery. 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 Factory Default Software, then click Next.
... key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, then click Next. 52 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard... your work to begin the recovery. 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 Factory Default Software, then click Next.
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...media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all... option deletes all 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. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing ...
...media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all... option deletes all 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. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing ...
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... been recovered. 4 Press any 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 Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. To resize and recover your.... Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your work to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrow buttons to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your work to a custom...
... been recovered. 4 Press any 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 Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. To resize and recover your.... Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your work to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrow buttons to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your work to a custom...
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...Utilities. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using your selections. 4 Click Next 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. Getting Started 55 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 page 51, to begin the restoration... power on page 49): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer.
...Utilities. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using your selections. 4 Click Next 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. Getting Started 55 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 page 51, to begin the restoration... power on page 49): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer.
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...8482; The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you can check its ...3 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 left side, slide your finger from right to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled...
...8482; The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you can check its ...3 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 left side, slide your finger from right to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled...
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...picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you may need to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to match the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. The external display device must set the ... device), you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Getting Started 59 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...
...picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you may need to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to match the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. The external display device must set the ... device), you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Getting Started 59 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...
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... the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of your computer's features is perpendicular to the keyboard, and then simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your computer in tablet mode Starting again from Sleep mode To start it is a convertible display that allows you to... screen so it again by opening the display panel. 72 Getting Started Using your system is ready to use in tablet mode, with the included Toshiba tablet pen. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows green.
... the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of your computer's features is perpendicular to the keyboard, and then simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your computer in tablet mode Starting again from Sleep mode To start it is a convertible display that allows you to... screen so it again by opening the display panel. 72 Getting Started Using your system is ready to use in tablet mode, with the included Toshiba tablet pen. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows green.
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... directly onto the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
... directly onto the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
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...special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Ctrl key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ... separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to emulate a full...
...special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Ctrl key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ... separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to emulate a full...
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...174; key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 79 Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® ...key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 ...
...174; key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 79 Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® ...key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 ...
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...goes out. 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 the numbers on their right front are the...control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on . To disable...
...goes out. 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 the numbers on their right front are the...control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on . To disable...