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... display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
... display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
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... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 94 Using the overlay... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 94 Using the overlay... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Fingerprint utility limitations 161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....161 Fingerprint Logon 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint...help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........181 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 184 Printer...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Fingerprint utility limitations 161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....161 Fingerprint Logon 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint...help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........181 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 184 Printer...
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... in the Windows® operating system 192 If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 197 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 198 Toshiba's worldwide offices 198 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 200 Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key Cards 201 Application Cards 202 Using the... (Display switch 209 Display brightness 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 212 Zoom (Display resolution 213 Keyboard hot key functions 214 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 215 Glossary 216 Index 230
... in the Windows® operating system 192 If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 197 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 198 Toshiba's worldwide offices 198 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 200 Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key Cards 201 Application Cards 202 Using the... (Display switch 209 Display brightness 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 212 Zoom (Display resolution 213 Keyboard hot key functions 214 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 215 Glossary 216 Index 230
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... 47. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor...
... 47. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or AC adaptor...
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...Toshiba Resources icon on page 45. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. See "Setting up your product. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) ❖ Connect a ...
...Toshiba Resources icon on page 45. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. See "Setting up your product. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) ❖ Connect a ...
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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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.... You have the options of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the...or changing the size of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your...
.... You have the options of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the...or changing the size of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your...
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... displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all data, then overwrites Be sure to create recovery DVD's and back up 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 that the HDD has been... recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to out-of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk...
... displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all data, then overwrites Be sure to create recovery DVD's and back up 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 that the HDD has been... recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to out-of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk...
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...of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A ...not be lost . 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities the entire HDD for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
...of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A ...not be lost . 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities the entire HDD for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
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...drive size in 1 GB increments. To resize and recover your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... bar as you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you make your ...
...drive size in 1 GB increments. To resize and recover your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... bar as you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you make your ...
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...Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing... drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™...
...Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing... drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™...
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Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external ... internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most USBcompatible keyboards. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other video...
Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external ... internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most USBcompatible keyboards. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other video...
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... no way for your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object...
... no way for your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object...
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... with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; 92 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 keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with a standard full...
... with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; 92 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 keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with a standard full...
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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 93 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different...
...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 93 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different...
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...with the gray arrows and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay... 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...
...with the gray arrows and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay... 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...
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... that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer(s). If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you will need to set up to 260 characters and...
... that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer(s). If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you will need to set up to 260 characters and...
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... Basics Using the optical drive 103 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...
... Basics Using the optical drive 103 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...
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... this time to monitor the remaining battery power. When the on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Bridge Media Adapter light Internal storage drive light (Sample Illustration) Power and...
... this time to monitor the remaining battery power. When the on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Bridge Media Adapter light Internal storage drive light (Sample Illustration) Power and...