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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
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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 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay...
... 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 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay...
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...conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems 190 Printer ...Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards ...
...conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems 190 Printer ...Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards ...
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34 Contents Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display brightness 218 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............219 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 220 Changing screen resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 222 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 238
34 Contents Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display brightness 218 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............219 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 220 Changing screen resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 222 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 238
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... computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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...completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Getting Started 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" ...on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖...
...completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Getting Started 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" ...on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using...
... 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using...
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... partition to the factory-set 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... partition to the factory-set 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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... on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original...
... on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original...
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... on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. Be sure you...choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from 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 have saved your HDD. ...
... on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. Be sure you...choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from 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 have saved your HDD. ...
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... process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be lost .... The size of the C: drive. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C:...
... process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be lost .... The size of the C: drive. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C:...
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... utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 58): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to restart the computer... been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on page 59, to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. 64 Getting Started...
... utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 58): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to restart the computer... been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on page 59, to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. 64 Getting Started...
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...page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) 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 keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click ...
...page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) 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 keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click ...
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...Using a mouse You may come with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one of the simultaneous modes, you may need a suitable USB cable which may want to your ... Read the documentation that came with your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The external display device...
...Using a mouse You may come with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one of the simultaneous modes, you may need a suitable USB cable which may want to your ... Read the documentation that came with your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The external display device...
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...Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ... to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer.
...Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ... to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer.
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...key on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys,...
...key on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys,...
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..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® Application button 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 the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn,...
..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® Application button 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 the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn,...
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... control overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data 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 numbers on their left front are the... of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay on the...
... control overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data 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 numbers on their left front are the... of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay on the...
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... store the document and 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 contain up to no more than eight characters. If you need to do...
... store the document and 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 contain up to no more than eight characters. If you need to do...
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... need to press the manual eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons (available on certain models) located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered off. Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...
... need to press the manual eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons (available on certain models) located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered off. Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...