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... 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 turning off the computer 66 Using...
... 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 turning off the computer 66 Using...
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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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... computer on page 45. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation...
... computer on page 45. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation...
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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first 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 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first 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 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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... settings, and features used. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
... settings, and features used. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
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NOTE From time to move the cursor with the socket latches. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the page, drag your finger ...
NOTE From time to move the cursor with the socket latches. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the page, drag your finger ...
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...Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible... quality of the computer's built-in Display and TV). See the video device documentation for the SWAP image Display mode. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using...
...Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible... quality of the computer's built-in Display and TV). See the video device documentation for the SWAP image Display mode. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using...
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... computer and/or display. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 75 Once the computer is configured, you have turned off light glows white. Closing the...
... computer and/or display. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 75 Once the computer is configured, you have turned off light glows white. Closing the...
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... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains 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...
... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains 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...
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... pressed. Used 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. To find...Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu...
... pressed. Used 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. To find...Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu...
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...for these characters File names are changing printers, you connect it. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to handle your file correctly. 84 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the...a Microsoft® Word file. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to no more than eight characters. For information on page 64. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to the file name that can include spaces. Any file name with...
...for these characters File names are changing printers, you connect it. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to handle your file correctly. 84 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the...a Microsoft® Word file. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to no more than eight characters. For information on page 64. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to the file name that can include spaces. Any file name with...
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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 on the...
... 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 on the...
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... or shutdown state. Compatible ports are USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible ports"). 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. You can use the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to the...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 ...
... or shutdown state. Compatible ports are USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible ports"). 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. You can use the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to the...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 ...
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... power (DC 5V) will not be able to a USB port that you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to use this happens, change it to Disabled. You may not be supplied if the computer is Enabled in Sleep Mode. Enables the function Disabled... (Default) -- Some external devices may select all USB ports, including compatible ports, even when the computer is in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Mode-2. When this function in Hibernation Mode ...
... power (DC 5V) will not be able to a USB port that you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to use this happens, change it to Disabled. You may not be supplied if the computer is Enabled in Sleep Mode. Enables the function Disabled... (Default) -- Some external devices may select all USB ports, including compatible ports, even when the computer is in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Mode-2. When this function in Hibernation Mode ...
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These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. 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. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.
These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. 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. 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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...utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that you delete your fingerprint template data before starting fingerprint enrollment.... desktop. NOTE It is recommended that might arise out of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba is read; For details on certain models) can also be viewed by a third party... data, see your computer. The user's fingerprint is not liable for user logon. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be used for any failure or damage...
...utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that you delete your fingerprint template data before starting fingerprint enrollment.... desktop. NOTE It is recommended that might arise out of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba is read; For details on certain models) can also be viewed by a third party... data, see your computer. The user's fingerprint is not liable for user logon. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be used for any failure or damage...
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...may become inaccurate. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will restart and recognize the device. Is your computer, and for other product information. Was ...see "Power Plans" on page 102). Try using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to begin with the computer. The keyboard you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may be defective or incompatible with ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
...may become inaccurate. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will restart and recognize the device. Is your computer, and for other product information. Was ...see "Power Plans" on page 102). Try using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to begin with the computer. The keyboard you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may be defective or incompatible with ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
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Fn + This hot key turns the numeric 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-out. 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 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in.
Fn + This hot key turns the numeric 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-out. 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 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in.