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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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... to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears...
... to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears...
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... page 41. Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (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) ❖...
... page 41. Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (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) ❖...
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... and begin using it. 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...
... and begin using it. 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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... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
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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. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of ...) 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 restart the computer.
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. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of ...) 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 restart the computer.
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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 ..., 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 on the...
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 ..., 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 on the...
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...size of the C: drive will be lost. Be sure you make your selections. To resize and recover 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 ...display on the progress bar as you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. A confirmation message appears, ...
...size of the C: drive will be lost. Be sure you make your selections. To resize and recover 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 ...display on the progress bar as you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. A confirmation message appears, ...
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... to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to begin the restoration.
... to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to begin the restoration.
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... the right side of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. Simply move ... right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click...
... the right side of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. Simply move ... right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click...
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...between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to adjust the video settings. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you may want to... device must set the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started 67 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. Adjusting the quality of the internal display panel ...
...between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to adjust the video settings. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you may want to... device must set the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started 67 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. Adjusting the quality of the internal display panel ...
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... computer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your battery" on page 136. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details.
... computer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your battery" on page 136. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details.
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...can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you... to simulate the Enter key on the fullsized keyboard. editing keys; 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 ...
...can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you... to simulate the Enter key on the fullsized keyboard. editing keys; 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 ...
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... more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending...programmed functions when pressed. 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) ...
... more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending...programmed functions when pressed. 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) ...
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...overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn... is on. 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 cursor...
...overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn... is on. 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 cursor...
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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 ...
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 powered on . Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive Never use indicator light is off...
.... 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 powered on . Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive Never use indicator light is off...