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... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a local printer 71 Connecting a USB printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off...
... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a local printer 71 Connecting a USB printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off...
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... computer 83 Moving the computer 83 Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Windows special keys 89 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to...
... computer 83 Moving the computer 83 Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Windows special keys 89 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to...
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... Deleting a supervisor password 159 Fn-esse 159 Starting Fn-esse 160 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 161 Viewing existing key assignments 163 Changing or removing existing key assignments 163 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 164 TOSHIBA Power Saver 165 Preset Power Profiles 166 Quickly creating a new power profile 166...
... Deleting a supervisor password 159 Fn-esse 159 Starting Fn-esse 160 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 161 Viewing existing key assignments 163 Changing or removing existing key assignments 163 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 164 TOSHIBA Power Saver 165 Preset Power Profiles 166 Quickly creating a new power profile 166...
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... A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card...
... A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card...
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... computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security... Hibernation mode 239 Display modes 240 Display brightness 240 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 241 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 241 Keyboard hot keys 242 Zooming applications in/out 242
... computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security... Hibernation mode 239 Display modes 240 Display brightness 240 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 241 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 241 Keyboard hot keys 242 Zooming applications in/out 242
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..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. The fan draws in by drawing...
..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. The fan draws in by drawing...
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... located in the direction you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left . To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then...
... located in the direction you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left . To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then...
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... move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on certain models), the small square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is enabled, the cursor continues moving when your finger reaches the edge of the page, slide your finger across the Dual Mode Pad in the...
... move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on certain models), the small square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is enabled, the cursor continues moving when your finger reaches the edge of the page, slide your finger across the Dual Mode Pad in the...
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... screen. NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your computer. Using an external... can use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to ...
... screen. NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your computer. Using an external... can use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to ...
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... is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on page 123. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer to clean the computer.
... is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on page 123. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer to clean the computer.
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...are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate ...a full-size keyboard. 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 creates a...
...are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate ...a full-size keyboard. 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 creates a...
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...programmed functions when pressed. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Most of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to be confused with icons execute specific functions...can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the ...
...programmed functions when pressed. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Most of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to be confused with icons execute specific functions...can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the ...
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... the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start...
... the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start...
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... To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Starting a program The easiest... to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box To turn the cursor control overlay on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to open the...
... To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Starting a program The easiest... to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box To turn the cursor control overlay on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to open the...
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File names are changing printers, you will need to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: You only need to set up the Windows® operating system to recognize a strange extension and may use more than ...
File names are changing printers, you will need to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: You only need to set up the Windows® operating system to recognize a strange extension and may use more than ...
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... to release the disc tray when the power is off inside the hole. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to the left of the keyboard let you power on the computer, access the Internet when the computer is on, and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off the...
... to release the disc tray when the power is off inside the hole. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to the left of the keyboard let you power on the computer, access the Internet when the computer is on, and play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off the...
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... main battery or plug in the AC adapter. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not receiving...
... main battery or plug in the AC adapter. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not receiving...
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...and enter your system with a single keystroke. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in the Password box. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Setting a user password To register a password for a few minutes and do not want to turn ...off the computer. Use this feature when you leave your desk for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Type your...
...and enter your system with a single keystroke. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in the Password box. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Setting a user password To register a password for a few minutes and do not want to turn ...off the computer. Use this feature when you leave your desk for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Type your...
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... on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, ...documents, and folders from which to quickly access your computer. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the ...Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. 159 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on page 234. Fn...
... on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, ...documents, and folders from which to quickly access your computer. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the ...Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. 159 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on page 234. Fn...
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...❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. 160 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Fn-esse, or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in the selected color. ❖... (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Using drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Using...
...❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. 160 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Fn-esse, or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in the selected color. ❖... (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Using drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Using...