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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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... attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on...
... attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on...
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...the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (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" ...Using an ExpressCard®" on page 134) Failure to your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your product. See "Setting up your software" on your software. NOTE To register online, you may ...
...the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (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" ...Using an ExpressCard®" on page 134) Failure to your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your product. See "Setting up your software" on your software. NOTE To register online, you may ...
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... the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn...
... the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn...
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When the computer powers 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 just your C: drive ... Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer.
When the computer powers 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 just your C: drive ... Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer.
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Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of ... 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 deletes all data will be lost . 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box...
Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of ... 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 deletes all data will be lost . 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box...
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..., depending 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 restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you can choose: ... to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the 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. (...
..., depending 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 restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you can choose: ... to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the 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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...Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the C: drive. Be sure to save 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... your information on your work to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows to save your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to...
...Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the C: drive. Be sure to save 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... your information on your work to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows to save your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to...
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...DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that...CD/DVD option and press Enter. 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...
...DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that...CD/DVD option and press Enter. 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...
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... from left . 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 finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To scroll horizontally, run your finger...
... from left . 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 finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To scroll horizontally, run your finger...
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... to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible... keyboard. Using a mouse You may need to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality ...
... to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible... keyboard. Using a mouse You may need to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality ...
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... system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 120. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of...
... system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 120. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of...
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..., except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the...
..., except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the...
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..., Fn+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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the program you are called ...
..., Fn+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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the program you are called ...
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... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric 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 gray numbers and symbols on the...
... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric 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 gray numbers and symbols on the...
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... an icon in the All Programs menu. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 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 All Programs ...
... an icon in the All Programs menu. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 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 All Programs ...
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... files 1 In your file 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 currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give the new file a different name. Some applications...
... files 1 In your file 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 currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give the new file a different name. Some applications...