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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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...keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 79 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 80 Starting a program 81 Starting a program from the Start menu...........81 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...82 Starting a program using the Start Search field 83... 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
...keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 79 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 80 Starting a program 81 Starting a program from the Start menu...........81 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...82 Starting a program using the Start Search field 83... 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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These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, ...
These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, ...
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... for the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more 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) ...
... for the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more 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) ...
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Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn ...
Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn ...
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... increase the computer's memory if you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Toshiba will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... increase the computer's memory if you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Toshiba will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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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) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer.
... 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) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer.
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...media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during ... Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk ...
...media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during ... Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk ...
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... Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from 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 data... allows you to delete all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD.
... Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from 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 data... allows you to delete all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD.
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...with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...will be lost during the recovery process) and your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1GB increments. To recover only your keyboard to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and...
...with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...will be lost during the recovery process) and your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1GB increments. To recover only your keyboard to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and...
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... 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 your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 49): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration....When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
... 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 your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 49): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration....When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
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... of the screen. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you to move the...the HDD operating status After restoring your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click...
... of the screen. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you to move the...the HDD operating status After restoring your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click...
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... one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 59 Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options...match the resolution of the external display device. Adjusting the quality of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you may need to your television (or other video display device), you must support a ...
... one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 59 Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options...match the resolution of the external display device. Adjusting the quality of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you may need to your television (or other video display device), you must support a ...
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... screen(s) you place the computer in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Using your system is perpendicular to the keyboard, and then simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your computer in tablet mode One of the computer. 72 Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode Starting again... you would a writing tablet. (Sample Illustration) Rotating the screen By orienting the screen so it is ready to use in tablet mode, with the included Toshiba tablet pen. If you were using.
... screen(s) you place the computer in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Using your system is perpendicular to the keyboard, and then simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your computer in tablet mode One of the computer. 72 Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode Starting again... you would a writing tablet. (Sample Illustration) Rotating the screen By orienting the screen so it is ready to use in tablet mode, with the included Toshiba tablet pen. If you were using.
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... with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on page 108. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
... with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on page 108. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
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... regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the right side of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl ...and Alt keys, or to emulate a full-size keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space...
... regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the right side of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl ...and Alt keys, or to emulate a full-size keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space...
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Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot Key ...Functions" on the program you are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. 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...
Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot Key ...Functions" on the program you are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. 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...
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...control overlay on . 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 , press Fn and F11 ... the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the...
...control overlay on . 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 , press Fn and F11 ... the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the...