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30 Contents Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method ... or projector 75 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 75 Adjusting the quality of the external display 76 Using an external keyboard 76 Using a mouse 76 Connecting a printer 77
30 Contents Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method ... or projector 75 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 75 Adjusting the quality of the external display 76 Using an external keyboard 76 Using a mouse 76 Connecting a printer 77
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...the computer 89 Moving the computer 89 Using a computer lock 90 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips 91 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 93 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 94 Backlit... keyboard 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 96 Starting a program using the Search ...
...the computer 89 Moving the computer 89 Using a computer lock 90 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips 91 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 93 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 94 Backlit... keyboard 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 96 Starting a program using the Search ...
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... system can help you 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 163 Checking device properties 163 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Sound system problems 169 Wireless networking problems 170 Develop good computing...habits 172 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........173 If you need further assistance 177 Before you contact Toshiba 177 Contacting Toshiba 178 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 178 Toshiba's worldwide offices 179
... system can help you 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 163 Checking device properties 163 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Sound system problems 169 Wireless networking problems 170 Develop good computing...habits 172 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........173 If you need further assistance 177 Before you contact Toshiba 177 Contacting Toshiba 178 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 178 Toshiba's worldwide offices 179
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Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 181 Hot Key Cards 181 Using the Hot Key Cards 182 Hot key functions 183 Volume Mute 183 Lock (Instant security 184 Power plan 185 Sleep mode 186 Hibernation mode 187 Output (Display switch 188 Display brightness 189 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............190 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 191 Zoom (Display resolution 192 Cursor control overlay 192 Numeric overlay 193 Keyboard hot key functions 194 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 195 Glossary 196 Index 211
Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 181 Hot Key Cards 181 Using the Hot Key Cards 182 Hot key functions 183 Volume Mute 183 Lock (Instant security 184 Power plan 185 Sleep mode 186 Hibernation mode 187 Output (Display switch 188 Display brightness 189 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............190 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 191 Zoom (Display resolution 192 Cursor control overlay 192 Numeric overlay 193 Keyboard hot key functions 194 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 195 Glossary 196 Index 211
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... following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up your software" on...
... following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up your software" on...
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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. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim...
... 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. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim...
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... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 74) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting ...
... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 74) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting ...
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... other partitions from C:\Users ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to restart the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all other partitions... recovery method)-If you want to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up all data on your keyboard. When the process is executed all data from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
... other partitions from C:\Users ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to restart the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all other partitions... recovery method)-If you want to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up all data on your keyboard. When the process is executed all data from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
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...storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖... status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front...
...storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖... status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front...
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... device), you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to use an external keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer.... 76 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release...
... device), you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to use an external keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer.... 76 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release...
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.... There are disconnected. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 89 Customizing your computer's settings If you place the computer in which you can choose. Closing the display panel...
.... There are disconnected. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 89 Customizing your computer's settings If you place the computer in which you can choose. Closing the display panel...
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...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is active. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Label the backup copies ... injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you ...
...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is active. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Label the backup copies ... injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you ...
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... keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the program you are using. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with the Fn.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full...
... keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the program you are using. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with the Fn.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full...
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... the touch pad ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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... a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form...
... the touch pad ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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... a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form...
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...the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on certain models.) Your keyboard may have four options. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. The numeric overlay light goes out. Backlit...illumination feature. You can : ❖ Double-click the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on the keyboard and turns off using the FN + Z key. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you stop typing. Learning the ...
...the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on certain models.) Your keyboard may have four options. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. The numeric overlay light goes out. Backlit...illumination feature. You can : ❖ Double-click the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on the keyboard and turns off using the FN + Z key. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you stop typing. Learning the ...
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... on now. 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 to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are not case...
... on now. 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 to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are not case...
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... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). Power button System indicator lights AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Internal storage drive light Wireless indicator light Wireless WAN indicator light* eco...
... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). Power button System indicator lights AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Internal storage drive light Wireless indicator light Wireless WAN indicator light* eco...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 143 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your ... using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ 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 set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When...
Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 143 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your ... using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ 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 set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When...
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...) function that interfaces with USB ports. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the .... ❖ When there is a current overflow of the computer is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but...
...) function that interfaces with USB ports. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the .... ❖ When there is a current overflow of the computer is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but...
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... located on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the utility and turn the computer on the system control panel directly above the keyboard. Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 147 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function...
... located on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the utility and turn the computer on the system control panel directly above the keyboard. Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 147 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function...