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... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
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Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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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 ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never...
... 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 ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never...
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... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer ... and special offers applicable to your product. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before ...
... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer ... and special offers applicable to your product. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before ...
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... the point where it . 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...
... the point where it . 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the...
... 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the...
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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 ... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select 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 ... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer.
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard 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...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard 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...
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...to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. To resize and recover your keyboard to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to external media first. 64...displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key 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 save your information will be lost during the...
...to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. To resize and recover your keyboard to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to external media first. 64...displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key 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 save your information will be lost during the...
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... the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to restart the computer. 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 60...
... the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to restart the computer. 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 60...
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...applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the... drag your finger toward yourself. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to complete the installation process....
...applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the... drag your finger toward yourself. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to complete the installation process....
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...support Plug and Play, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use . The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer, you can set up a printer" on page 72. Read the documentation that came with your...before physically connecting the printer to your computer may not function correctly. Refer to your computer: Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may ...
...support Plug and Play, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use . The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer, you can set up a printer" on page 72. Read the documentation that came with your...before physically connecting the printer to your computer may not function correctly. Refer to your computer: Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may ...
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... your computer. Refer to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to your operating system documentation or Help...
... your computer. Refer to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to your operating system documentation or Help...
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...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 compatible with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Most of the... Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate ...
...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 compatible with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Most of the... Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate ...
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... specific functions on the computer. 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. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
... specific functions on the computer. 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. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
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... 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 the numbers on the... keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric mode light on ...
... 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 the numbers on the... keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric mode light on ...
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... to 260 characters and 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 working with a document that can include spaces. If you need to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click...
... to 260 characters and 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 working with a document that can include spaces. If you need to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click...
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... off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the preceding track on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. The Previous track button returns to mute the sound. Pencil lead...
... off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the preceding track on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. The Previous track button returns to mute the sound. Pencil lead...