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... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
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... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 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... Creating a CD/DVD 103 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........104 Caring for CD or DVD discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 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... Creating a CD/DVD 103 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........104 Caring for CD or DVD discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
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...conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card problems 196 Printer ...Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 212 Hot Key Cards 212 Using the Hot Key Cards 213 Application Cards...
...conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card problems 196 Printer ...Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 212 Hot Key Cards 212 Using the Hot Key Cards 213 Application Cards...
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Contents 35 Power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Display modes 223 Display brightness 224 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............225 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 226 Changing screen resolution 227 Keyboard hot key functions 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229 Glossary 230 Index 244
Contents 35 Power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Display modes 223 Display brightness 224 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............225 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 226 Changing screen resolution 227 Keyboard hot key functions 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229 Glossary 230 Index 244
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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up to ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up to ...
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...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖...
...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖...
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... hand 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
... hand 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
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... 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the...
... 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the...
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Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the ... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image...
Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the ... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image...
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... 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 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 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 your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists...
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... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer.... If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering ...
... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer.... If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering ...
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... screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 65 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 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the...
... screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 65 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 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the...
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...Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check 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 a finger. ...the hard disk drive in the Volume list to left side, slide your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the...
...Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check 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 a finger. ...the hard disk drive in the Volume list to left side, slide your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the...
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... of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one to match the resolution of 800 x 600 ...To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard ❖ Dual monitor different image (Sample Image) Display options window...
... of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one to match the resolution of 800 x 600 ...To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard ❖ Dual monitor different image (Sample Image) Display options window...
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... mode To remove the tablet pen, press it in, and then pull it is perpendicular or 90° to the keyboard, and then simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your system is ready to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. See "Utilities" on page... designed to your particular requirements. Refer to work with the tablet feature of the system. For more information, see the documentation provided with the included Toshiba tablet pen. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose.
... mode To remove the tablet pen, press it in, and then pull it is perpendicular or 90° to the keyboard, and then simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your system is ready to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. See "Utilities" on page... designed to your particular requirements. Refer to work with the tablet feature of the system. For more information, see the documentation provided with the included Toshiba tablet pen. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose.
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...case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your desk. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable 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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected...
...case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your desk. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable 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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected...
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... with one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. 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... pad of the time, this does not matter. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (...
... with one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. 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... pad of the time, this does not matter. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (...
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...see "Hot key functions" on page 216. 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... F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 computer. Function keys The ...
...see "Hot key functions" on page 216. 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... F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 computer. Function keys The ...
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... Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor 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 the numbers on their left front are the...
... Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor 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 the numbers on their left front are the...
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... connect it. HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Some applications...
... connect it. HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Some applications...