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... display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........69 Turning off the computer 70 Options for...
... display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........69 Turning off the computer 70 Options for...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Using the overlay to type numeric data 86 ... Creating a CD/DVD 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 104
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Using the overlay to type numeric data 86 ... Creating a CD/DVD 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 104
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... Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password 152 Using... a user password 153 Using a supervisor password 155 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 157 Fn-esse 158 Starting Fn-esse 158 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 159 Using the keyboard...
... Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i.LINK® port 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password 152 Using... a user password 153 Using a supervisor password 155 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 157 Fn-esse 158 Starting Fn-esse 158 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 159 Using the keyboard...
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...hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card problems 212 ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password ...
...hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card problems 212 ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password ...
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... 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 240 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 243 Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFree 244 ConfigFree Utilities 246 Connectivity Doctor 246 Search for Wireless...
... 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 240 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 243 Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFree 244 ConfigFree Utilities 246 Connectivity Doctor 246 Search for Wireless...
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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and ...
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... a voice-grade telephone line, or by a Local Area Network. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 141) NOTE To register online, you must be connected ..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 64) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
... a voice-grade telephone line, or by a Local Area Network. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 141) NOTE To register online, you must be connected ..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 64) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left to right. ❖ To ...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left to right. ❖ To ...
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... resolution of the simultaneous modes, you can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. 66 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of the external display device. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device..., select the applicable Monitor type, and then click Apply or OK. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support ...
... resolution of the simultaneous modes, you can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. 66 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of the external display device. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device..., select the applicable Monitor type, and then click Apply or OK. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support ...
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... ports are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 120. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... ports are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 120. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 83 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 one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el...
... passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 83 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 one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el...
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... to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 234. Function keys The function keys (not to ...simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 158, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Used...
... to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 234. Function keys The function keys (not to ...simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 158, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Used...
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... Windows special keys Windows key Application key (Sample Illustration) Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as you enter ...numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric...
... Windows special keys Windows key Application key (Sample Illustration) Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as you enter ...numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric...
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...arrows and symbols on . To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. Starting a program The easiest way to... the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . Using the overlay for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ ...
...arrows and symbols on . To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. Starting a program The easiest way to... the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . Using the overlay for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ ...
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Any file name with a particular format. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to 255 characters and can contain up to ...
Any file name with a particular format. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to 255 characters and can contain up to ...
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Doing so could cause the drive to the left of the keyboard let you need to touch the lens or the area around it . Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Media control buttons (Available ...
Doing so could cause the drive to the left of the keyboard let you need to touch the lens or the area around it . Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Media control buttons (Available ...
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... light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (available on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it...
... light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (available on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it...
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... must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your computer... ❖ The user password can access your files. Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke. 152 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the ...
... must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your computer... ❖ The user password can access your files. Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke. 152 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the ...
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... operating system program ❖ Open a file in the Optimize tab of programs and/or files from within any key that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to choose Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that..., and then Fn-esse, or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in its associated program ❖ Display a customized folder of TOSHIBA Assist. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to open programs, documents, and folders from which to the operating system documentation ...
... operating system program ❖ Open a file in the Optimize tab of programs and/or files from within any key that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to choose Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that..., and then Fn-esse, or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in its associated program ❖ Display a customized folder of TOSHIBA Assist. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to open programs, documents, and folders from which to the operating system documentation ...
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... 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program... and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard which you are assigning to open the program or document, press Fn plus... the appropriate key from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. The program or document is drag-and-drop. There are... program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is now associated with your key ...
... 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program... and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard which you are assigning to open the program or document, press Fn plus... the appropriate key from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. The program or document is drag-and-drop. There are... program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is now associated with your key ...