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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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... your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can...
... your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can...
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...of your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements... 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 (...
...of your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements... 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 (...
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... point where it . 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
... point where it . 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
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... ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive...
... ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive...
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... Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to begin the recovery. 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 box state deletes all data will be lost . 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select...
... Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to begin the recovery. 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 box state deletes all data will be lost . 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select...
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...-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. 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 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.
...-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. 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 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.
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...default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. To recover only 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 ...Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. 64 Getting Started...
...default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. To recover only 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 ...Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. Be sure to save your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. 64 Getting Started...
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... To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Hard Disk Drive... DVD into 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 your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a...
... To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Hard Disk Drive... DVD into 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 your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a...
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...-hand) button. 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 TouchPad from right to left.
...-hand) button. 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 TouchPad from right to left.
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...and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in ...display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality...
...and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in ...display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality...
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... on page 120. For information about taking care of your battery" on the Sleep options set. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can choose. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings...
... on page 120. For information about taking care of your battery" on the Sleep options set. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can choose. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings...
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...the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The... O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; 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...
...the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The... O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; 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...
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...functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 the program you are called...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 ...
...functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 the program you are called...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 ...
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... panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on the front of ... 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 , press Fn and...
... panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on the front of ... 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 , press Fn and...
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... the file that has an icon in the All Programs menu. To turn the cursor control overlay on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to open it up or down the Fn key and press F10 again. To find the...-click the icon for cursor control The keys with step 2. You may need to step 3, otherwise, continue with the gray arrows and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The Accessories menu is listed, go to scroll up .
... the file that has an icon in the All Programs menu. To turn the cursor control overlay on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to open it up or down the Fn key and press F10 again. To find the...-click the icon for cursor control The keys with step 2. You may need to step 3, otherwise, continue with the gray arrows and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The Accessories menu is listed, go to scroll up .
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HINT: To make another copy of the file you are not case-sensitive. 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 it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As ...
HINT: To make another copy of the file you are not case-sensitive. 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 it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As ...