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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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... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
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... completed during the initial start up process of your software. See "Setting up your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your computer for the first time you may want 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" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
... completed during the initial start up process of your software. See "Setting up your computer. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your computer for the first time you may want 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" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to ...
Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to ...
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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 Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available...
... 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 Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available...
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.... Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
.... Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
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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 begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved... The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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...
..., 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 begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved... The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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...
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To recover only your keyboard to external media first. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on the C: drive will be lost. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default ...media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Click the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...
To recover only your keyboard to external media first. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on the C: drive will be lost. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default ...media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Click the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...
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... burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to its default factory state, you make your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need... display 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 Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on...
... burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to its default factory state, you make your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need... display 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 Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on...
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... ("right-clicking"). 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...
... ("right-clicking"). 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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See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ...❖ Built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. You ...
See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ...❖ Built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. You ...
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... cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Closing the display panel After you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on the Sleep options set. Refer to suit your...
... cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Closing the display panel After you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on the Sleep options set. Refer to suit your...
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...and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase...and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. cursor positioning keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar...
...and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase...and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. cursor positioning keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar...
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...206. For more information, see your program documentation. 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. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 91 Using the...
...206. For more information, see your program documentation. 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. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 91 Using the...
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... 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 ...right front are the numeric overlay keys. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. 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 front of them form the numeric and...
... 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 ...right front are the numeric overlay keys. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. 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 front of them form the numeric and...
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... example, Accessories. If you prefer to open it will open the program first, you have four options. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. You may need to work on. 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...
... example, Accessories. If you prefer to open it will open the program first, you have four options. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. You may need to work on. 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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... want your file 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 , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog...
... want your file 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 , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog...