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... display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 66 Options for...
... display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 66 Options for...
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26 Contents Moving the computer 76 Using a computer lock 77 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 78 Computing tips 78 Using the keyboard 80 Character keys 80 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 80 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 81 Function keys 81 Special Windows® keys 81 Overlay keys 82 Using the overlay to... Creating a CD/DVD 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 93 Removing a disc with the computer off 94 Caring for CD or DVD discs 94 Toshiba's online resources 94
26 Contents Moving the computer 76 Using a computer lock 77 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 78 Computing tips 78 Using the keyboard 80 Character keys 80 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 80 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 81 Function keys 81 Special Windows® keys 81 Overlay keys 82 Using the overlay to... Creating a CD/DVD 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 93 Removing a disc with the computer off 94 Caring for CD or DVD discs 94 Toshiba's online resources 94
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...156 Resolving a hardware conflict 156 A plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems 168 Modem... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
...156 Resolving a hardware conflict 156 A plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems 168 Modem... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
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30 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 182 Hot Key Cards 182 Using the Hot Key Cards 183 Application Cards 184 Using the Application Cards 185 Card Case 185 Hot key functions 186 Volume Mute 187 Password security 188 Power plan 189 Sleep mode 190 Hibernation mode 191 Display modes 192 Display brightness 193 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............194 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 195 Changing screen resolution 196 Keyboard hot key functions 197 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 198 Glossary 199 Index 213
30 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 182 Hot Key Cards 182 Using the Hot Key Cards 183 Application Cards 184 Using the Application Cards 185 Card Case 185 Hot key functions 186 Volume Mute 187 Password security 188 Power plan 189 Sleep mode 190 Hibernation mode 191 Display modes 192 Display brightness 193 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............194 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 195 Changing screen resolution 196 Keyboard hot key functions 197 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 198 Glossary 199 Index 213
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... the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to a power source" on page 37 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™.
... the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to a power source" on page 37 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™.
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... Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 44) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 64) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard"... completed during the initial start up your product. 38 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, and special offers applicable to your software" on ...
... Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 44) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 64) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard"... completed during the initial start up your product. 38 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, and special offers applicable to your software" on ...
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Slide the...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Slide 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options... 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.
... 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options... 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.
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... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. 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 before proceeding. 3 Click Next to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost .
... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. 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 before proceeding. 3 Click Next to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost .
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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 the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the ...hard disk-This option deletes all 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. (Sample...
..., 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 the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the ...hard disk-This option deletes all 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. (Sample...
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... to its factory default setting reformats all information on the HDD (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the recovered drive will be lost . A confirmation message appears, reminding...been recovered. 4 Press any information on your selections. Click the up/down arrows to begin the restoration. Be sure you make your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Recovering the C: partition with a...
... to its factory default setting reformats all information on the HDD (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the recovered drive will be lost . A confirmation message appears, reminding...been recovered. 4 Press any information on your selections. Click the up/down arrows to begin the restoration. Be sure you make your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Recovering the C: partition with a...
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...displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 54, to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery... Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 53): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into ...
...displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 54, to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery... Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 53): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into ...
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...models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is ...hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of a finger. 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow ...
...models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is ...hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of a finger. 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow ...
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...video display device), you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. This mode is available only if the current setting is for additional configuration steps. See the video device documentation for the Swap... Image Display mode. Getting Started 63 Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window...
...video display device), you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. This mode is available only if the current setting is for additional configuration steps. See the video device documentation for the Swap... Image Display mode. Getting Started 63 Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window...
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... keep your particular requirements. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows blue. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and...
... keep your particular requirements. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows blue. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and...
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...specially marked keys allows you can simulate the Enter key. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt 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...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. 80 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...
...specially marked keys allows you can simulate the Enter key. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt 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...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. 80 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...
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.... 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... 81 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do ...
.... 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... 81 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do ...
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...right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on . The cursor... control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the...
...right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on . The cursor... control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the...
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... working with a document that can contain up 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 currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...
... working with a document that can contain up 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 currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...
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...booting system, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN...applications will become default settings when you restart your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can reconfigure that function. Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Changing ...
...booting system, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN...applications will become default settings when you restart your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can reconfigure that function. Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Changing ...