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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......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
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28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
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... help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems 186 Wireless...
... help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems 186 Wireless...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 196 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 197 Toshiba's worldwide offices 197 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 199 Hot Key Cards 199 Using the Hot Key Cards 200 Application Cards 201 Using the ... 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 212 Zooming applications in/out 213 Keyboard hot key functions 213 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 214 Glossary 215 Index 229
...backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 196 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 197 Toshiba's worldwide offices 197 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 199 Hot Key Cards 199 Using the Hot Key Cards 200 Application Cards 201 Using the ... 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 212 Zooming applications in/out 213 Keyboard hot key functions 213 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 214 Glossary 215 Index 229
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... screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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... to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to your product. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to register at that time, you must be completed during the initial start up process of... will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect ...
... to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to your product. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to register at that time, you must be completed during the initial start up process of... will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect ...
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... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
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... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
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Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next...
Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next...
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Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 ...) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖...
Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 ...) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖...
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... size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to...Click Next to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive ...
... size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to...Click Next to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive ...
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... the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory...DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on ...
... the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory...DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on ...
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To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 ...™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor to the top of...
To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 ...™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor to the top of...
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...your printer. You can attach one to your computer. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. If ...determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher....
...your printer. You can attach one to your computer. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. If ...determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher....
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... system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 136. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the... the computer. You may also wish to suit your computer's settings There are disconnected. If you place the computer in which you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer. Caring for details.
... system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 136. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the... the computer. You may also wish to suit your computer's settings There are disconnected. If you place the computer in which you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer. Caring for details.
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...reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 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... turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. If you receive via diskette, email, or download ...
...reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 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... turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. If you receive via diskette, email, or download ...
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...you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the ...the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Ctrl key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...
...you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the ...the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Ctrl key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...
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...things depending on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 199. Special ...Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys...
...things depending on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 199. Special ...Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys...
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... panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn the cursor control overlay on . Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their ...hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. To turn the numeric overlay on . The cursor control mode light on the...
... panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn the cursor control overlay on . Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their ...hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. To turn the numeric overlay on . The cursor control mode light on the...
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... the document and to give the new file a different name. Some applications do . 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 contain up to no more than eight characters. You may use all you...
... the document and to give the new file a different name. Some applications do . 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 contain up to no more than eight characters. You may use all you...