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... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
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... computer 86 Moving the computer 87 Using a computer lock 87 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 92 Using the overlay... media 103 Recording optical media 104 Removing a disc with the computer on...........104 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........105 Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105
... computer 86 Moving the computer 87 Using a computer lock 87 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 92 Using the overlay... media 103 Recording optical media 104 Removing a disc with the computer on...........104 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........105 Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105
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... help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer problems 189 Modem...
... help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer problems 189 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 199 Before you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Application Cards 204 Using the... (Display switch 211 Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 214 Zoom (Display resolution 215 Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Glossary 218 Index 232
... in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 199 Before you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Application Cards 204 Using the... (Display switch 211 Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 214 Zoom (Display resolution 215 Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Glossary 218 Index 232
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... use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
... use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 43. See "Setting up your product. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your software" on page 134) If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to complete Product ...
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 43. See "Setting up your product. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your software" on page 134) If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to complete Product ...
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... and begin using it. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
... and begin using it. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
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... the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering...
... the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering...
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...Recovering a hard disk drive to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and... your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of box...
...Recovering a hard disk drive to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and... your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of box...
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... 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be...
... 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be...
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...To resize and recover your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery... to external media first. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved 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...
...To resize and recover your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery... to external media first. If you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved 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...
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... drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 65 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 page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or ...
... drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 65 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 page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or ...
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... preferred direction. Getting Started 69 Using the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad...
... preferred direction. Getting Started 69 Using the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad...
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The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in ...-in TouchPad. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the...
The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in ...-in TouchPad. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the...
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... of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to your computer. You may also wish to customize...
... of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to your computer. You may also wish to customize...
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...and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. 90 Learning the Basics 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-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the ...
...and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. 90 Learning the Basics 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-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the ...
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...+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 the Fn key) are the... program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 206. For more ...
...+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 the Fn key) are the... program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 206. For more ...
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... panel goes out. The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. To disable the numeric overlay, hold ... press F11 again. 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 gray numbers and symbols on .
... panel goes out. The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. To disable the numeric overlay, hold ... press F11 again. 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 gray numbers and symbols on .
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Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program Using the overlay for the program on your program is displayed. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the Start menu ... system displays the All Programs menu, which use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. The Accessories menu is listed, go to work on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on . If you prefer to open it up or down the Fn key and press F10...
Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program Using the overlay for the program on your program is displayed. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the Start menu ... system displays the All Programs menu, which use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. The Accessories menu is listed, go to work on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on . If you prefer to open it up or down the Fn key and press F10...
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... specify where to store the document and to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. Some applications do . You may use all you are working with a document that can contain...
... specify where to store the document and to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. Some applications do . You may use all you are working with a document that can contain...