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... display devices 69 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 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
... display devices 69 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 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
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Contents 31 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
Contents 31 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159 Fingerprint Logon 160 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 172 Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 182 ExpressCard® problems 182 Printer problems 184 Modem...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159 Fingerprint Logon 160 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 172 Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 182 ExpressCard® problems 182 Printer problems 184 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the... (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
... in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the... (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
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... fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on the computer. Setting up your computer. In this condition, observe...
... fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on the computer. Setting up your computer. In this condition, observe...
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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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 73) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ 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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 73) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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... closing the display panel. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you 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 palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
... closing the display panel. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you 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 palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
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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 Getting Started 63...
... 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 Getting Started 63...
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Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ...) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, 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, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ...) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next.
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... your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. 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... data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Be sure you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on the...
... your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. 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... data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Be sure you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on the...
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... the C: drive. If you make your information on the recovered drive will remain intact. 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 the ...information will display on the progress bar as you have saved your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your work to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then...
... the C: drive. If you make your information on the recovered drive will remain intact. 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 the ...information will display on the progress bar as you have saved your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your work to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then...
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.... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 67 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click... DVDs" on page 62, to its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your...
.... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 67 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click... DVDs" on page 62, to its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your...
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...right to left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with your finger several times across the TouchPad in the lower portion of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad from left . Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the... small, rectangular area located in front of the screen. 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 would like to move the cursor: ❖ To ...
...right to left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with your finger several times across the TouchPad in the lower portion of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad from left . Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the... small, rectangular area located in front of the screen. 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 would like to move the cursor: ❖ To ...
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...To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one side per display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your ...desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in the above illustration is split into two sides, one to use a full-size keyboard, you prefer to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ ...
...To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one side per display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your ...desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in the above illustration is split into two sides, one to use a full-size keyboard, you prefer to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ ...
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... model. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 137. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to clean the computer. Getting Started 85 Customizing your computer...
... model. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 137. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to clean the computer. Getting Started 85 Customizing your computer...
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...letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Using 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 a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space ... keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the...
...letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Using 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 a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space ... keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the...
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..., 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. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
..., 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. 90 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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...down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the ...panel goes out. 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 the front of...
...down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the ...panel goes out. 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 the front of...
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Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with a document that can contain up to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. File ...
Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with a document that can contain up to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. File ...
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... sure the computer is currently playing. 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 the disc. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button...
... sure the computer is currently playing. 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 the disc. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button...