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... display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
... display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
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Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Starting a program 80 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Starting a program 80 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
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...160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems 172 Modem... 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
...160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems 172 Modem... 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
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Contents 33 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 186 Hot Key Cards 186 Using the Hot Key Cards 187 Application Cards 188 Using the Application Cards 189 Card Case 189 Hot key functions 190 Volume Mute 190 Lock (Instant security 191 Power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Output (Display switch 195 Display brightness 196 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............197 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 198 Zoom (Display resolution 199 Keyboard hot key functions 200 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 201 Glossary 202 Index 216
Contents 33 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 186 Hot Key Cards 186 Using the Hot Key Cards 187 Application Cards 188 Using the Application Cards 189 Card Case 189 Hot key functions 190 Volume Mute 190 Lock (Instant security 191 Power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Output (Display switch 195 Display brightness 196 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............197 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 198 Zoom (Display resolution 199 Keyboard hot key functions 200 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 201 Glossary 202 Index 216
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... block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your software" on page 45. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 43 before you must complete all setup...
... block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your software" on page 45. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 43 before you must complete all setup...
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... 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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page...page 43. If you decide not to register at a later time. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. See "Setting up process of...
... 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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page...page 43. If you decide not to register at a later time. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. See "Setting up process of...
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... close the display panel. 48 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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life...
... close the display panel. 48 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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life...
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... your finger from doing things on your computer without your cursor across the TouchPad in "Installing a memory module" on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small...
... your finger from doing things on your computer without your cursor across the TouchPad in "Installing a memory module" on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small...
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... or Built-in Display and TV). This mode is available only if the current setting is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you do not install the software as instructed by ... the computer's built-in TouchPad. Using a mouse You may come with your computer through the USB ports. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is split into two sides, one side per display device. Read the documentation that...
... or Built-in Display and TV). This mode is available only if the current setting is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you do not install the software as instructed by ... the computer's built-in TouchPad. Using a mouse You may come with your computer through the USB ports. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is split into two sides, one side per display device. Read the documentation that...
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.... The computer returns to suit your particular requirements. You may also wish to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 126. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your power usage settings. Refer to keep...
.... The computer returns to suit your particular requirements. You may also wish to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 126. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your power usage settings. Refer to keep...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
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Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows... or Start Search field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. If you prefer to...
Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows... or Start Search field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. If you prefer to...
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... a particular format. 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 file correctly. You may refuse to...
... a particular format. 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 file correctly. You may refuse to...
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... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is currently playing...
... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is currently playing...
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... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set a user password ❖ USB-Allows you are compliant with..." to charge the device. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn the power of the computer is turned OFF. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration.
... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set a user password ❖ USB-Allows you are compliant with..." to charge the device. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn the power of the computer is turned OFF. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration.
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...in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. When this function in either mode. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you can reconfigure that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ). Setting item: ...to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the desktop 142 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility If the function does not work with the zoom ...
...in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. When this function in either mode. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you can reconfigure that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ). Setting item: ...to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the desktop 142 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility If the function does not work with the zoom ...
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The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to customize the Mute and Media buttons. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.
The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to customize the Mute and Media buttons. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.
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... on the hard disk may be completely secure or error-free. The user's fingerprint is automatically logged on. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that you delete your fingerprint template data before starting fingerprint enrollment. if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user... you choose to use of your computer. For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. Or click the TrueSuite™ Access Manager icon on your desktop. Utilities ...
... on the hard disk may be completely secure or error-free. The user's fingerprint is automatically logged on. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that you delete your fingerprint template data before starting fingerprint enrollment. if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user... you choose to use of your computer. For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. Or click the TrueSuite™ Access Manager icon on your desktop. Utilities ...
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... how long the charge lasts. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on . Try using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you press the keys on page 96. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it usually does. Check... the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be related to the keyboard itself. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your Power Plans (see ...
... how long the charge lasts. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on . Try using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you press the keys on page 96. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it usually does. Check... the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be related to the keyboard itself. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your Power Plans (see ...
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Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . 200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off .
Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . 200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off .