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... display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette...
... display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette...
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30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ... work 95 Restoring your work 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103
30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ... work 95 Restoring your work 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103
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... memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 148 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 150 Viewing existing key assignments 151 Changing or removing existing key assignments 151...
... memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 148 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 150 Viewing existing key assignments 151 Changing or removing existing key assignments 151...
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... conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With...
... conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With...
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35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
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... paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use it could cause...
... paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use it could cause...
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Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to left. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are ...
Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to left. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are ...
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... the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to match the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Set the ... video display device), you must support a resolution of the simultaneous modes, you may need to adjust the video settings. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of 800 X 600 or higher.
... the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to match the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Set the ... video display device), you must support a resolution of the simultaneous modes, you may need to adjust the video settings. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of 800 X 600 or higher.
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... the ports are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Sample computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the... to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Caring for your desk. Doing so could damage the system.
... the ports are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Sample computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the... to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Caring for your desk. Doing so could damage the system.
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... keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space... space character instead of just passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1...
... keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space... space character instead of just passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1...
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... the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular ... numeric pad Enter keys on the computer. Using the Fn key, you are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt..."Fn-esse®" on page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced...
... the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular ... numeric pad Enter keys on the computer. Using the Fn key, you are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt..."Fn-esse®" on page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced...
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... special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same 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 numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and...
... special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same 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 numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and...
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...the numeric overlay keys. 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 to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you have four options... program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows...
...the numeric overlay keys. 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 to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you have four options... program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for cursor control The keys with the numbers on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows...
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... and may use all the letters and numbers on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file. 86 Learning the Basics...
... and may use all the letters and numbers on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file. 86 Learning the Basics...
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... only play a DVD disc from region 1 to region 2 and back to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in data storage and support features that you play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will allow you...
... only play a DVD disc from region 1 to region 2 and back to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in data storage and support features that you play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will allow you...
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.... 90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on the disc. The previous track button returns to play . The following chart describes the...
.... 90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on the disc. The previous track button returns to play . The following chart describes the...
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... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is turned on, by pressing either the E key on the keyboard or the eject button on the disc. Sample drive tray fully extended HINT: The drive will not open . Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM...
... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is turned on, by pressing either the E key on the keyboard or the eject button on the disc. Sample drive tray fully extended HINT: The drive will not open . Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM...
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..., it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on your computer. Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you can work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to remove. An external monitor or projector connects to...
..., it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on your computer. Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you can work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to remove. An external monitor or projector connects to...
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... that the system is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (above the keyboard). NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge...
... that the system is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (above the keyboard). NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge...
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... This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, point to quickly access your computer. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without ...using the Start menu. Sample Fn-esse window 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to the operating system documentation that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. You can assign an Fn key combination to: ...
... This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, point to quickly access your computer. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without ...using the Start menu. Sample Fn-esse window 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to the operating system documentation that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. You can assign an Fn key combination to: ...