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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®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged...
... 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®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged...
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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to 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 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 (...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to 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 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 (...
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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, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front...
... 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, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. The Recovery of... key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
... deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. The Recovery of... key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
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...the data and partitions from the hard disk. A confirmation message displays reminding you that 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....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 the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key...
...the data and partitions from the hard disk. A confirmation message displays reminding you that 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....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 the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key...
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...to its factory default setting reformats all information on them will be lost . Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. 64 Getting Started... setting reformats your drive and your information on your work to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the...
...to its factory default setting reformats all information on them will be lost . Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. 64 Getting Started... setting reformats your drive and your information on your work to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the...
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... 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery 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 .... 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. 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 the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Once ...
... 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery 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 .... 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. 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 the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Once ...
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...your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like...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 certain models) allows you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-...hard disk drive in the lower portion of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check...
...your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like...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 certain models) allows you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-...hard disk drive in the lower portion of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check...
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...adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; If you may come with 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 not function correctly. If... your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can set up a printer" on page 72.
...adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; If you may come with 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 not function correctly. If... your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can set up a printer" on page 72.
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... your computer This section gives tips on page 112. See "Utilities" on the Sleep options set. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your power usage settings. Caring for details...
... your computer This section gives tips on page 112. See "Utilities" on the Sleep options set. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your power usage settings. Caring for details...
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... the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you...and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing...
... the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you...and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Learning the Basics 87 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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... function as the secondary mouse button 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...
... function as the secondary mouse button 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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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 their left front are the ...numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously...
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 their left front are the ...numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously...
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... with a document that can contain up to give the new file a different name. 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...
... with a document that can contain up to give the new file a different name. 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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... button returns to mute the sound. 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 . Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is currently...
... button returns to mute the sound. 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 . Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is currently...