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... display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 73 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
... display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 73 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
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... computer 85 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 90 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 91 Function keys 91 Special Windows® keys 91 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay... media 102 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
... computer 85 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 90 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 91 Function keys 91 Special Windows® keys 91 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay... media 102 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
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Contents 35 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 194 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 194 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application...
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36 Contents Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 218 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 219 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 220 Cleaning the cooling module 221 Glossary 223 Index 237
36 Contents Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 218 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 219 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 220 Cleaning the cooling module 221 Glossary 223 Index 237
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... it. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in...
... it. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in...
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... on page 46. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 73) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 73) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
... on page 46. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 73) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 73) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on...
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... and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery...
... and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery...
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...-This 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 external media before erasing the hard disk. Erasing the hard disk Erasing the hard disk will delete all data will be lost during the... recovery process. Be sure to save 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 two methods you that the HDD has been...
...-This 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 external media before erasing the hard disk. Erasing the hard disk Erasing the hard disk will delete all data will be lost during the... recovery process. Be sure to save 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 two methods you that the HDD has been...
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... media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. Be sure you have saved your information on the keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its...
... media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. Be sure you have saved your information on the keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its...
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... drive and power on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting reformats all information ... first. To recover your hard disk drive using your work to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in ...
... drive and power on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting reformats all information ... first. To recover your hard disk drive using your work to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in ...
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...™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the Volume list to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of... the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to display its status in the lower portion 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 Disk ...
...™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the Volume list to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of... the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to display its status in the lower portion 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 Disk ...
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... you can purchase one of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 74. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. If your computer through the USB ports. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to...to the printer and then connect the other end to one from a computer or electronics store. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 73 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your printer documentation for use. Refer to your computer.
... you can purchase one of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 74. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. If your computer through the USB ports. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to...to the printer and then connect the other end to one from a computer or electronics store. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 73 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your printer documentation for use. Refer to your computer.
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... a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on page 114. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can choose. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 85 Once the computer...
... a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on page 114. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can choose. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 85 Once the computer...
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... the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you ...❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the ...
... the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you ...❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the ...
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...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 have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ...symbols on the front of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt ...
...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 have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ...symbols on the front of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt ...
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... 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 gray arrows and symbols on . The numeric ...mode light on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The cursor control mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the cursor control overlay...
... 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 gray arrows and symbols on . The numeric ...mode light on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The cursor control mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the cursor control overlay...
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... you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. You may use all you created a new document, your Windows®...
... you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. You may use all you created a new document, your Windows®...
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156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, ...; Device Config-Shows the Device configuration options ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to enable/disable the network port and wake-on page 71. ❖ General-Allows you to view...
156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, ...; Device Config-Shows the Device configuration options ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to enable/disable the network port and wake-on page 71. ❖ General-Allows you to view...
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... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If...
... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If...