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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 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 74 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 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
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... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay... Creating a CD/DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay... Creating a CD/DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
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... backup in the 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 209 Using the Application... 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
... backup in the 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 209 Using the Application... 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
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... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it.
... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it.
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... the Internet. Failure to your product. Getting Started 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product ... (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer...
... the Internet. Failure to your product. Getting Started 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product ... (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer...
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... technology. Any small bright dots that may appear 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 your screen display when you to slowly open or close the display panel. This is...
... technology. Any small bright dots that may appear 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 your screen display when you to slowly open or close the display panel. This is...
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When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click ... 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 computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of...
When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click ... 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 computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of...
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... process. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the...
... process. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the...
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Be sure you have saved 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 ... and partitions from your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on...
Be sure you have saved 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 ... and partitions from your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on...
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... Specify the size of the C: drive. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB ...your C: drive to external media first. Be sure you created a D: drive, it will be lost . To resize and recover your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and...
... Specify the size of the C: drive. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB ...your C: drive to external media first. Be sure you created a D: drive, it will be lost . To resize and recover your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and...
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... the 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 "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the... Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical ...
... the 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 "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the... Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical ...
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...drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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-...right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger...
...drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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-...right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger...
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...the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To ...use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one side per display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to match...
...the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To ...use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one side per display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to match...
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... power usage settings. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your particular requirements. Refer to suit your battery" on page 113. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ... the on page 140. If you place the computer in which you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. 84 Getting Started Customizing your computer.
... power usage settings. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your particular requirements. Refer to suit your battery" on page 113. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ... the on page 140. If you place the computer in which you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. 84 Getting Started Customizing your computer.
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... keypad. 88 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...allows you can simulate the Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖...
... keypad. 88 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...allows you can simulate the Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖...
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...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 example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Hot ... they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 212. Used in Windows...
...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 example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Hot ... they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 212. Used in Windows...
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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 glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their left front are... press F10 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 the gray arrows and symbols on .
.... To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their left front are... press F10 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 the gray arrows and symbols on .
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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. Some applications do . HINT: To ...
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. Some applications do . HINT: To ...
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... object to release the disc tray when the power is glowing. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on . Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or...
... object to release the disc tray when the power is glowing. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on . Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or...