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... display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........69 Turning off the computer 70 Options for...
... display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........69 Turning off the computer 70 Options for...
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Contents 29 Moving the computer 81 Using a computer lock 82 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to... Creating a CD/DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 99 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD discs 100 Toshiba's online resources 100
Contents 29 Moving the computer 81 Using a computer lock 82 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to... Creating a CD/DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 99 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD discs 100 Toshiba's online resources 100
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™ problems 176...
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™ problems 176...
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Contents 33 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 192 Hot Key Cards 192 Using the Hot Key Cards 193 Application Cards 194 Using the Application Cards 195 Card Case 195 Hot key ... Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Changing screen resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
Contents 33 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 192 Hot Key Cards 192 Using the Hot Key Cards 193 Application Cards 194 Using the Application Cards 195 Card Case 195 Hot key ... Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Changing screen resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use ...
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "... Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 130) Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer....
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "... Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 130) Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer....
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... close the display panel. 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...
... close the display panel. 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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... hard disk drive and your work to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering... lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
... hard disk drive and your work to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering... lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
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... 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 restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions... from the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved 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: ❖ ...
... 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 restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions... from the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved 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: ❖ ...
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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 without changing the current partition size ... Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, ...
...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 without changing the current partition size ... Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, ...
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... computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive... HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 58, to begin the restoration.
... computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive... HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 58, to begin the restoration.
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...small, smooth, square cutout located in the direction you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your finger from left to right. ...move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. ...
...small, smooth, square cutout located in the direction you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your finger from left to right. ...move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. ...
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...the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one to your television (or other video display device), you may want to match the resolution of the...external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 67 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps....
...the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one to your television (or other video display device), you may want to match the resolution of the...external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 67 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps....
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... page 136. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Getting Started...
... page 136. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Getting Started...
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..., some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...of the time, this does not matter. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Learning the Basics 85 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-...
..., some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...of the time, this does not matter. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Learning the Basics 85 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-...
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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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
... 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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
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...control overlay keys. 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 , press Fn and F11 ...simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on ...
...control overlay keys. 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 , press Fn and F11 ...simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on ...
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... case-sensitive. If you want your file 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. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
... case-sensitive. If you want your file 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. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
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.... The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is currently playing. Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive Never use indicator light is turned...
.... The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is currently playing. Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive Never use indicator light is turned...